Obituaries

Kellie M. Harvey, 54

September 24, 2018

Kellie M. Harvey, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her Lancaster residence on Monday, September 24, 2018. Born in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Duane H. and Judith I. (Wales) Harvey.

A homemaker, Kellie graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1982. She attended Highland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed the finer and simplest things in life. Kellie loved her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and was always helping others. Kellie was a great cook and she loved to travel near and far.

Surviving Kellie are her sister Holly I. Ruof, her niece Madalyn M. Ruof, and her companion Justin Hernandez and his daughter Mihyanni Hernandez, all of Lancaster.

A celebration of Kellie’s life will be held in the future and interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the PA SPCA Lancaster Center, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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October 23, 2023

Kelly, too many words could describe your love of life and people. You are and always will be the best friend anyone could ever have. We laughed a lot and I will never forget those days when we shared food, fun & friends. I will keep you in my heart forever.   Mike Acosta

October 08, 2018

Aunt Kellie,you will be missed like crazy. You were my mommy’s best friend and you were there for everyone when they needed. Rest easy with Mommy til we all meet again. I love and miss you. Love Aisha 

October 03, 2018

Condolences to your family. Kellie was an amazing soul!! So kind, and funny, oh my word!! We were so blessed to have spent time with her. We will cherish all the great memories. Just remembering all the time just talking, about life, anything at all. Kellie, you were one special soul! I’ll miss your laugh, and your stories but, knowing that your Resting In Paradise, is everything. Prayers Up!! Heaven has received yet another beautiful Angel. Thanks for being a true friend. Charmaine Williams and Family. 

October 01, 2018

Justin and family
So sorry for your loss.  Kel spoke so much of you and was very hapoy.  Thank you for all you did for her.
I will miss her dearly
Uncle John

October 01, 2018

Kellie much love to the Bestest Friend anyone could have…we have soo many memories and I will treasure everyone…will miss you so much but we all know you are in Heaven with your parents and not in pain anymore I will remember our phone calls every day and late at night but we can still talk in prayers which we will do all of the time..Thank you for everything and like we always said I LOVE YOU XOXOXO 💖💖💖

October 01, 2018

You will forever be missed. Rest in Paradise Aunt Kellie. 
Shawn Kemmerer 

October 01, 2018

Rest in peace to a vibrant beauty. Thank you for loving my daughter. I hope to God you and your mom and dad are in one another’s arms and you rest eternally at peace <3 you my dear were a sweet beautiful woman and your death has been hard on yanni and I. <3 we love u!!!!

September 30, 2018

We are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Marlene and tom baiz

September 30, 2018

My condolences to a wonderful stepmother to my granddaughter God-bless

September 30, 2018

Rest in peace. Dr john and karen palumbo.

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