Reid Kelly

Reid Kelly, 81, of Butler, PA , passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Friday, May 27, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Edward J. A. Kelly and the late Choral Dorothy (Phillips) Kelly. He was a graduate of Dormont High School and attended Muskingum College where he was a member of the Stag Fraternity, and the University of Wisconsin. He served aboard the USS Intrepid in the Pacific Theater in WW 2, then in the Naval Reserve until 1955. In September, 1949, he married the late Norma (Staaf) of Butler. He joined St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church where he served as an ordained Elder and Chair of the Finance Comminttee of the Session for many years. He belonged to Victory Lodge # 694, Scottish Rite of New Castle, Syria Shrine, Butler Caravan #14, Butler Shrine Luncheon and Lakeland Shrine Club. He served as a Road Runner, transporting children to and from Shriner's Hospitals in Erie and Cincinnati. He also volunteered with the MVP group of Mellon Retirees, and was a member of the Orderof Moose and the American Legion. During his younger years he coached several Little League and Pony League baseball teams, including at least one perfect season with the Meridian Bears. He retired after 42 years of service as an Assisitant Vice President of Mellon Bank and manager of the Mount Royal Blvd. He also worked for Ritenour's Equipment Co. delivering lawn and farm machinery for "something to do." Surviving are 3 Daughters, Pam Kelly Parmenter of Butler, Cindy Morey, and her husband, Ken, of Cochranton, PA, Nancy McKnight of Magnolia, TX; a son ; 7 Grandchildren, Ed and Joe Parmenter, Kelly DeMatt Levere, and husband, Mike, Johanna DeMatt, and fiance, Casey McBride, Katie, Blake and Carrie McKnight; 3 sisters-in-law and a dear brother-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean (Staaf) Kelly, who passed away on June 14, 1994, an infant daughter, Amy Louise, and a brother, Donald. No visitation.A private memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at a future time. Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Rd. Suite 320, Wexford, PA 15090 or to your favorite charity.

Reid Kelly

May 27, 1927 - July 26, 2008