Vera Smalley Kelley

Vera C. Smalley Kelley, 85, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of East Millsboro, Pa., died at 4:18 A.M. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in her home. She was born September 11, 1929 in Brownsville, Pa., a daughter of the late Phillip Frank and Elsie Mae (Sanders) Smalley. Mrs. Kelley resided in Carmichaels since 1995 and was a Presbyterian. She enjoyed playing bingo. On October 30, 1949, she married James P. Kelley, who died August 30, 1996. Surviving are a son James J. Kelley of Carmichaels; a daughter, Brenda J. Scander, with whom he made her home; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Schlero and Dorothy McTighe, both of Carmichaels; a special friend, Bruce Ross of Nemacolin, Pa. and her hospice nurse, John Robinson. Deceased is a daughter, Linda L. Swaney; a brother and three sisters. Family and friends are welcome from 5 to 8 P.M., the time of service, on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. Pastor Jeff Hathaway will officiate. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family extends their thanks to the aides from Aggie's Home Health Care and to the nurses and staff at Via Quest Hospice for their care and concern.