John M. Kelley, 54, of Manheim Township died on Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.  Born in Rockford, IL, John was the son of Jane Wilson Kelley of Rockford, IL and the late MacLean Kelley.  He was married to Susan "Susie" Armstrong Kelley.  He and Susie had just celebrated their 30 ^th wedding anniversary in November, 2007.

John earned his BS in Finance from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ in 1975, with Graduate Degree Studies at UCLA.  He joined Herley Industries Inc. in December 1998 as Director of Investor Relations, and served as Vice President/Director of Corporate Communications until September 2000, when he was named Senior Vice President of the Corporation.  In July 2001, John was named to the additional position of President – Herley Commercial Technologies, and in July 2002, was named Executive Vice President.  John became President of Herley Industries Inc. in September, 2003.  Prior to joining Herley, John was Vice President – Corporate Lending at First Capital Bank. He was a 1984 graduate of Leadership Lancaster.

John was an avid runner and athlete, completing the New York Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., and numerous other races.  He was a devoted husband and father, and loved his company, Herley Industries.  He loved spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother is his son, Andrew M. Kelley, husband of Rachel Bell, of Owings Mill, MD, and his daughter, Hilary A. Kelley of Lancaster, sisters Martha Rees, wife of James, of Fremont, CA, and Corinne Sampalis, wife of Tom, of Wheeton, IL.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008 at 11 AM at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA.  A reception will follow the service at the church. The family will greet friends from 10 until 11 AM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be sent to the CJD Foundation, P.O. Box 5312, Akron, OH 44334 or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, Lititz, is in charge of arrangements.