John V. Kelly, Sr., 83

John V. Kelly, Sr., 83, of Millersville, died Wednesday, October, 20, 2010 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Vincent Dewitt and Mary Rose Leonard Kelly.

John served in the Marine Corps fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa during World War II and then during the Korean War. He had been a salesman throughout his life, and was last employed at the Manheim Auto Auction. A member of St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, he ran a support group at the church from 1994-2001.

Surviving are 3 sons, Eric (Hempstead, NY), Paul (Seaford, NY) and William (Millersville, PA), a daughter, Kathleen (New York, NY), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and his close companion Carol. He was preceded in death by two wives and his son John, Jr.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26^th at 11 AM at St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA, with The Rev. Mark E. Weiss as Celebrant. A Viewing will be held Monday, Oct. 25^th from 6 to 8 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041.