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Ben L. Kelly, Sr., 75

March 27, 2017

Ben L. Kelly, Sr., 75, of Leola, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born in Williamstown, Dauphin County, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Margaret R. (Hess) Kelly. Ben and his wife Gail L. (Hoffman) Kelly celebrated 54 years of marriage last May 19th.

A graduate of Williamstown Joint High School, Ben was an owner operator truck driver hauling coal, agricultural lime and stone. He then drove truck for Air Products & Chemicals, Lancaster Terminal, until retirement.

An expert “rigger” and home engineer, Ben was always there when needed, no matter what the situation. He was very supportive and loved his family. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, hunting, working on cars with his son Ben, flying string controlled airplanes and launching model rockets.

In addition to his wife Gail, Ben is survived by their 3 children, April, wife of Ken Weaver of Lititz, Audra, wife of Russell Heiser of Akron and Ben Kelly, Jr., husband of Joee of Lancaster; and 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held 10-11 AM Friday, March 31, 2017, followed by the funeral at 11 AM with Rev. Steven W. Rodgers officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA.

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March 31, 2017

Ben and I had many happy times growing up  in Williamstown. I was best man at his wedding………………..Donnie Schwalm

March 31, 2017

Ben and Joee, 
  My heart grieves the loss of your father. He is a champion ( just look that hat he is wearing!) but his legacy is of championship caliber too, as he has passed on his greatness through you! So sorry to have missed the viewing and funeral, but just know that We am walking with you from afar, and We love you guys very much. MayGod comfort and surround you in the coming days and His light shine on you as you kick up dirt on those four wheelers! Blessings Cuzzz! 
Your cousin and family, 
Sam & Kate
( smooch) 

March 31, 2017

Mrs. Kelly, I’m so sorry for your loss. In  1994 I was the “new guy” at Air products, and not being from this area I needed directions to almost all of our customers. Ben would be finishing around my starting time (around 4pm) and was always very patient with telling me how to get to where I needed to go,in his own kind, gentel, soft spoken way. He would even draw me a map to make sure i had no trouble finding my way. Ben was always happy & willing to help in any way he could. I think the world could use alot more people like “Benelly”. What a great guy. Mike Richards, Fellow Air Products driver.

March 30, 2017

Gail and family so sorry to hear of your loss.Ben was always a good friend with me in Williamstown,as you were. Havent seen or talked in many years but have always remembered both of you. Those were the good old days.  Joe Gonder and wife Sarah
 

March 30, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Bob Rollman

March 30, 2017

Dear Aunt Gail ,April,Audra, Ben jr.,and family,   My heart goes out to all of you so sorry for this part of your lives to happen  Uncle Ben was an amazing person he had the old fashion family values he lived a happy life full of love he adored his family each of you filled his journey so now you will need to stick together be strong and carry on the love, and support as his family an carry his life with you ever step of  your journey that continues .He will be dearly missed so sorry for your loss. Love,Your Neice/Cousin Tammy xo

March 30, 2017

With my deepest sympathy, praying for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.  May God Bless you all!  Sheri Greeby

March 29, 2017

Dear Cousin Gail, as you may remember, Ben and I were not only classmates along with your sister Rose Sherran in the Class of 1958 , but, He and I were the best of friends.  Ben and I would ride around in his neat early 50’s black Ford and Cruise around Williamstown, Lykens, Wiconisco and Tower City a lot, but like everyone else at the time, end up at the “Milk Bar” on route 209.  Ben and I most recently talked about the good ole days at our 55th re-union in 2013.  Gail, Marilyn and I are very sorry for You and Your Family’s loss and will keep you all in our daily prayers.      Love, Wayne and Marilyn

March 29, 2017

Gail & Family
so sorry for your loss I will not be able to make it friday but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers, I remember all the times with Gail at work I love you all donna

March 29, 2017

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS DEAR MAN’S PASSING , HE WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS A KIND SWEET MAN , FATHER , GRANDFATHER , HUSBAND AND FRIEND , MAY GOD GRANT YOUR FAMILY PEACE AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF AND BLESS YOU WITH MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF THIS TRUELY LOVED MAN … REST IN PEACE BEN…
ROBERT AND DENISE GEAHR
 

March 29, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Love and Prayers, Steve and Tori Reed

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Friday, March 31, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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