John Raymond Kelley

John Raymond Kelley, 82, of Washington, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in his home. He was born on December 2, 1926, in Washington, a son of James and Mabel Roup Kelley. Mr. Kelley retired from V. Batt Plastic Company in 1988. Prior to that he had worked in several local companies including; Hazel Atlas # 2, Washington Penn Plastics, Findley Clay, Jeanette Glass, and General Concrete. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the European Theater as an Anti-Tank Gun Crewman, 14th Infantry-71st Division, earning the Army occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of V.F.W. Post # 927, a life member of American Legion Post 907, Taylorstown, the Polish Club and Pulaski Club. Additionally, Mr. Kelley was a long time member of the Friendship Community Church. He enjoyed reading Western’s, sitting on his porch with a warm cup of coffee, on a summer day watching the birds, squirrels, and chip monks. His biggest joy was spending time with family and friends. On June 29, 1947, he married Laura Jane Naylor, who died on January 28, 2000. Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie ( Kenneth ) Yingling, Susan ( Art ) Adams, and Cindy S. ( Don ) McCartney, all of Washington; three brothers, J. Everett, Thomas E. and David H. Kelley; nine grandchildren, Ken ( Jean ) Juengling, Kristal ( John ) McGrath, Jason ( Kathy ) Adams, Marcie ( Robert ) Matteson, Melissa ( Brian ) Matteson, and Misty S. ( Steve ) Hewitt, Kayla, D.J., and Laura Jo McCartney; seventeen great-grandchildren, Ben, Erik Juengling, John, Catie McGrath, Kayla Wilson, Jacob Adams, Robert Davies Jr., Christopher Davies, Marissa Metteson, Jazmine Drilak, Kayla, Lindsey, Scott, Bradley, and Megan Matteson, Kyleigh McCartney and Kaylee Spencer; and one great-great-grandchild, Brooklyn Ingram. Preceding him in death are, a daughter Sharon Jane Kelley; two grandchildren, David B. Adams, Jr., and Jayden Daniel Kain Cunningham; and 4 brothers, Samuel Charles, Walter, Edward, and George Kelley. Friends of John Raymond Kelley, 82, of Washington, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2009, will be received on Monday, from 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 1:00 PM, Rev. Rick Bruckner officiating. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Church Cemetery. Military Honors accorded graveside by Edwin Scott Linton Post # 175 of the American Legion.