Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/05/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/05/18

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Mary Kelly, 82, of Girardville passed away Monday, June 4th, 2018 at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville, PA.

Born June 29,1935 raised in Ashland she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Rosti) Woodward. She worked for many years at Ashland State Hospital and retired in 1992. She was a member of St. Vincent's dePaul Parish, Girardville; Catholic Daughters of America; Ashland State Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. Mary was known for her kind and friendly nature engaging in having fun with family and friends , especially if it involved ice cream.

Preceding her in death was her husband of 37 years Joseph J. Kelly in 2016. Also preceding her in death were a sister Tina Vaughn in 1978; Brothers: John and Frederick Woodward in 2016 and a grandson Richard Zaharick in 2014.

Surviving are two daughters and a son: Sally wife of Gregory Zaharick Lisa wife of Donald Metzinger and son William Zerby all of Ashland. Four brothers, two sisters survive:
William Woodward, Camp Hill,PA; Ann Marie Kelly, Ashland; Joseph Woodward,
Ashland; David Woodward, Numedia,PA; Gena Maurer and Frank Woodward of Ashland. Six grandchildren,six great grand children, nieces and nephews survive.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 9,2018 at 11:00 AM from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Girardville, PA with Rev. Edward Connolly officiating. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA. Viewing Saturday 9:00-10:45 AM.

Memorial donations in Memory of Mary can be made to the Alzeheimers Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

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