Obituaries
Michael A. Kelly, 65
Michael A. Kelly, 65, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening with his family by his side. Born August 18, 1943, in Cresson PA, he was a son of the late Ernest and Lorine Parrish Kelly.
Mr. Kelly was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a third degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, Lancaster Council 867. Mr. Kelly was employed by Lancaster Newspapers for 39 years as a typesetter and composer.
Mr. Kelly is survived by three daughters: Kathleen R., wife of Hector E. Estrada of Lancaster, Patricia A., wife of Christopher A. Burnett of Lancaster, and Janet I. Kelly of Lancaster; eleven grandchildren; Jessica, Kristin, Victoria, Tiffany, Anthony, Christopher, Michael, Daniel, Johnathan, Joseph, and Tony; one great-grandchild, Connor; a sister, Rita Rizzo, and a brother, Kenneth Kelly. He was preceded in death by a grandson Ryan; a brother Joseph, and a sister Geraldine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. from St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster with Msgr. Richard Youtz as celebrant. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send a condolence please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com
Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page
Patty, Chris, Jess, Kristen, Christopher, Michael, Daniel, baby Johnathan and little Connor ~~ I’m so sorry for the loss of Mike. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. Always smiling just like in this picture!! I’ll always remember how sweet he was to me and Andrew. Of course I’ll never forget how much of a Steelers Fan he was!! You are in my thoughts and prayers~~!! You are all my family and I love you guys so much! I hope you all find the strength to get through this sad time. Take care and Love to all! Suzanne
This message is for Mike’s daughters. I worked with your dad all my life, and I want you all to know how dear he was to me as a friend, and co-worker. I knew dad from the day he came to Lancaster from Cresson. We both went to Stevens as needy kids, and used it to make a living for our families. We had so much fun together as he was always upbeat and jovial. This world lost a positive human being when the Lord ask him to come home. He will always be a happy person and will make a difference in heaven. I will miss him, and remember him in my prayers. God bless.
Tom Scott.
Chris Patty Jess Zach Kristen Michael Daniel Johnathan, Christopher and Connor.
Today was a hard day for all of you. Mike would be so proud of you and i know he is watching over all of you and will always be with you. Chris you could not have picked a better father-in-law. Mike will be missed by Phil and i when we come up, i remember all the wood burning this time last year. Phil really loved burning the wood with Mike as we all know.. We love you all and we will always be here for you all.
Love, Mom and Pops
