John Neil Kelly

John Neil Kelly, 84, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Curwensville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in his home.

The son of Owen P. Kelly and Helen Williams Kelly, he was born in Curwensville, PA on September 23, 1935.

He worked for A & P in retail sales until his retirement in 1982. He proudly served in both the United States Navy and the United States Army.

John was a member of Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville. He moved to Blairsville in 1964 after growing up in Curwensville.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Olosky) Kelly; a son, John O. Kelly of Blairsville; grandsons, Aaron Neil Kelly and Ryan Joseph Kelly; a brother, James Kelly of Florida.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Betty Jean Kelly, and Mary Kathryn Kelly; and brothers, Otis L. Kelly and Lawrence Kelly.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M.  to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2019 in St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St, Curwensville, PA 16833, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. in the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717.

Interment will be in Crown Crest Cemetery in Clearfield, PA.

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