Donald LaVerne Kelly Sr.

Donald LaVerne Kelly Sr., 74, of Apollo, Pa. ( Kiski Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, Pa. He was born on Saturday, October 8, 1949, in Apollo, Pa., the son of the late William LaVerne and Grace Garrnet Zimmerman Kelly. Before his retirement, he was a forklift operator for Dailey’s Juice Co. now known as American Beverage Corp. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching NASCAR, and going to  camp in Potter County. He enjoyed watching baseball games (Pirates) and was a football fan “during the playoffs”. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children; Donald LaVerne Kelly Jr and his wife, Ida of Vandergrift, Shad Christopher Kelly and his husband, Paul Myers Sr of Apollo, Thomas Brian Kelly of Apollo and Nicole Lynn Klingensmith and her husband, Daniel of Apollo, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, his brother, Charles Kelly, his sister, Judy Kelly and his step-sisters, Charity Carlson and her husband, Harry of North Carolina, Faith Kelly and her husband, Keith of Ford City and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Aites Kelly and his brother, William Kelly. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Corridoni Funeral Services, Inc., 1916 Moore Ave., North Apollo, Pa. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Lee Rupert, officiating. Interment will take place at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, Pa.

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