Kathleen E. Kelley's Obituary
Kathleen Elaine Kelley (McElroy)
Kathy, 63, of Mantua Center, passed away quietly in her home Tuesday November 12th, 2024. Born February 24th, 1961 in Warren Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Jeanette McElroy of Orwell Ohio.
Kathy graduated from Grand Valley High School. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Kent State University, majoring in Business Management and Transportation Logistics. She worked at United Stationers for most of her career as distribution manager.
She is survived by her parents, sister Valerie Gallagher (Shawn) (Ormond Beach,Fl), brother Adam McElroy (Orwell,Ohio) nieces Ashley Wittenberg (Brian), Whitney Kissel(Florida) and Sophia McElroy (Orwell), step son Christian Kelley (Washington), and stepdaughter Jascine Hammond (Indiana).
She was predeceased by her husband of 33-years William (Bill) Kelley and her niece Victoria Kissel.
Kathy enjoyed gardening, canning fruits and vegetables and walks with her dear friend Gloria. She also enjoyed birdwatching with her cat Duffy, and dog sitting Buster for her wonderful neighbors Roger and Callen.
Memorial service to be held in Orwell United Methodist Church at a later date.
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