Joseph J. Kelly

Joseph J. Kelly

Joseph “Poppa Joe” Kelly, 53, of Coal Township formerly Ashland passed away Thursday evening July 11, 2024 at home.

Born on December 16, 1970 in Ashland he was the son of Mary E. (Fetterolf) Towey and the late Francis J. Towey Jr.

Joe was the husband of Kellyann (Bendas) Kelly, they were married April 29, 2000.

Joe graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1988. Joe was currently employed as a heavy equipment operator for TJ McAndrew Excavating in Frackville.  

He was of the Catholic faith. Joe was a member of East End Hose & Fire Co.

Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed riding his Harley and working on Harleys.

He is preceded in death by; father Francis “Frank” J. Towey Jr. (2023); brother Shawn P. Kelly (1995); brother Frankie J. Towey Jr. (2011); 2 cats Sassy & Daytona.

Joe is survived by; mother Mary E. Towey, Ashland; spouse Kellyann Kelly, Coal Township; daughter Amber Kelly, Coal Township; son Ryan Kelly, Coal Township; daughter Jasmine Moroskie (Tyler), Elysburg; sister Susan Towey (Jim McGraw), Gordon; “sister” Ruth Ann Shilling (Kevin), Ashland; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins; 3 cats Primrose, Cali & Remmy.

A memorial service will be held on Friday July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30-11:00 AM Friday morning prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the family’s convenience.

For more information or to extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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