Joyfa I. Kelly

1938 - 2025

Joyfa Ireene Kelly, 87, of Penn Township, died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at William Penn Senior Suites. She was born on March 27, 1938, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert M. and Susannah Grace (Raymaley) Hague. Joyfa was a graduate of Penn Joint High School Class of 1956. She dedicated her career to proudly serving students with social and emotional needs as a teacher's aide in the Penn-Trafford School District through the Intermediate Unit. Joyfa was a very active member of Denmark Manor United Church of Christ, where she served on many outreach committees. Through her lifelong involvement with her church and community, she gave of her time and treasure to anyone in need and truly lived out her concern for others. She volunteered with Meals-On-Wheels, sent banana bread care packages to her grandchildren in college, and hosted her family and friends for every holiday in her home her generosity knew no bounds. Joyfa loved supporting Penn-Trafford sports, especially volleyball and football, and was an avid Penn State football fanatic. She is survived by three sons and two daughters and their spouses, Brian H. (Maura) Kelly, Timothy P. (Candace) Kelly, Christopher L. (Lori) Kelly, Nancy (James) Schall, and Amy G. (Eric) Horvat; 11 grandchildren, McKenzie N. (Zachary) Kokinda, Rory (Sammi) Kelly, Riley Kelly, Christopher (Emily) Kelly, Tyler Horvat, Mallie Shea Kelly, Michael Kelly, Brendan "Mac" (Jessie) Kelly, Elizabeth M. (Anthony) Horvat, Patrick Schall, and Kate Schall; her sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Peter Evangeliste; sister-in-law, Helena (late Arthur W.) Kelly; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. In addition to her parents, Joyfa was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, John Patrick "Pat" Kelly Jr.; a sister, Sylvia (late L. Stanley) Duncan; and brother-in-law, James Kelly. Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., 3343 Route 130, PO Box 465, Harrison City. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Denmark Manor United Church of Christ, with Rev. Donald C. Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery - Denmark Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (www.chp.edu/about/donate), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), or to the Penn-Trafford Backpack Program c/o Penn-Trafford High School. online condolences can be given at www.Lindsay-JobeFuneralHome.com.