PETER CLINTON KELLEY, SR.

PETER CLINTON KELLEY, SR., 85, of Hillcrest Drive, Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016.

He was born in Martins Ferry, on August 16, 1930, a son of the late Prosper E. and Estella (Fowler) Kelley.

Pete was an avid fisherman, sports enthusiast and a devoted father and grandfather. He was a 42 year retired employee of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1421 both of Martins Ferry. He served in the U.S. Navy.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine Marie (Petras); four sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by three sons, Patrick J. (Denise) Kelley, Martins Ferry; Peter C. (Nicola) Kelley, Jr., Columbus, OH; Stephen M. (Pam) Kelley, Uniontown, OH; eight grandchildren, Shyla, Sommer, Brandon, Noah, Taylor, Justin, Christian and Joseph; six great -grandchildren, Hannah, Haleigh, Silas, Emerson, Charlotte and Cheyenne.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 with Rev. Tom Marut, as the celebrant.

Interment followed at Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Wake Service was held at 7:30 on Monday at the funeral home.

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