Kelly

David F. “Dave” Kelly, 89, of Karns City, went to be with the Lord late Wednesday evening, June 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Bruin, on March 13, 1934. He was the son of the late Henry and Esther Bowser Kelly.

He was a 1952 graduate of Bruin High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed at Armco in Butler as a machinist, retiring in 1996 following 40 years of service. He was a longtime active member of the Karns City United Methodist Church, having served on nearly all church committees and quietly worked around the church fixing up and helping out wherever he could. He enjoyed walks in the woods and junking, most especially around old oil leases. Dave was an avid animal lover and was very fond of many “faithful companions” throughout the years.

Dave is survived by his wife, Dorothy E. “Dottie” Klugh Kelly, whom he married at the Karns City United Methodist Church on March 16, 1956. Also surviving is a son, Kevin R. Kelly, and his wife, Sheree, of Bruin; a daughter, Cindy L. Byers, and her husband, Mike, of Karns City; four grandchildren, Travis E. Kelly, of Chicora, Tessa M. File and her husband, Mark, of Karns City, Michaila G. Byers of Long Island, N.Y., and Cassandra L. Swasey and her husband, Jim, of Cranberry Township.; five great-grandchildren, Shaylin, Adelin, David, Dax and Emma; his step-grandchildren, Melanie Everetts and her husband, Rob, of Chicora, and Timothy Risinger, of Butler; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Alex, Miranda and Brayden; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William J. “Jim” and Mae Klugh, of Sugar Grove; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy D. Kelly; his brother, William Kelly; a sister, Marian Jack; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Dorothy Klugh; as well as a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

KELLY — Funeral arrangements for David F. “Dave” Kelly, 89, who died, June 21, 2023, will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME, 128 Main St., Karns City.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to The Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.