Obituaries
Charles Kelly
Charles Kelly, 85, of Ephrata, left his earthly home to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on February 27, 2012. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence Kelly and Margaret (Neiman) Kelly. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Anna (Hansell) Kelly.
Charles served in the US Navy during WWII and was an aerial photographer. He worked at S. H. Good as an office manager. He was a member of the VFW Lodge in Ephrata and Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Martindale. Charles was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. He loved Israel and enjoyed a special trip there.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Dawn Bucciero and Wendy Hess; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Lord’s House of Prayer in Lancaster, 133 East Vine Street Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be held at George Washington Memorial Park in Plymouth Meeting, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor to: Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Martindale, 578 Martindale Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Robert & Dawn
Dear Mrs. Kelly and family,
I wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. My mom told me of Mr. Kelly’s passing. I know he has been sick for sometime, and like the wonderful caretaker you are, I know you took such good care of him in his last years here. I know what good friends the two of you were. I have a lot of fond memories from when I spent time in your home for babysitting. Your family helped to raise me from a young age; and I will always consider your family my family 🙂 What I remember most fondly about Mr. Kelly is how he would enter a room, he would always walk in a room, and shout loudly, "Praise the Lord!" with a big smile on his face.
When I was young I didn’t really understand why he was so excited when he said that, but now that I have found joy in my walk with the Lord I know exactly how and why he would shout it so joyfully. I know he is with the Lord and doing work for him, joyfully and faithfully serving God in Heaven- I love you guys, and I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I find it most fitting in honor of Mr. Kelly, to end this message with a joyful shout…PRAISE THE LORD!!! Lovingly, and with fond memories,
Michele Bouder- long time neighbor and pain in the neck that you used to babysit! :)LOVE YOU!
