Kiley

Clettis John Kiley, 89, of Herman, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Newhaven Court at Clearview.

He was born July 29, 1933, in Herman, and was a son of the late Lawrence Kiley and Marie Schnur Kiley.

Clettis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served in the 16th Armored Engineering Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas, during the Korean conflict.

Clete’s passion was automotive mechanics. There wasn’t a problem with motors, etc. that he couldn’t figure out. He was well respected in Butler and the surrounding area as a “go to” resource for automotive mechanics. He truly was a master mechanic.

His work career spanned many years. He worked in the maintenance department at Pullman Standard, as a mechanic at Butler Ambulance Service, and he ran his own auto repair business in Herman.

He enjoyed card club, bowling, and traveling with his beloved wife, Marty.

Surviving is his sister, Darlene Bailey of Butler, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Nazar Kiley, who passed away on Nov. 24, 2009; eight sisters; and three brothers.

The family of Clettis extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Newhaven Court at Clearview for the tremendous care they provided to Clete. The family also thanks VNA Hospice for assisting Newhaven in providing Clete with exquisite care.

KILEY — There will be no visitation and services will be private for Clettis John Kiley, who died Friday, April 14, 2023.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

Donations in memory of Clettis Kiley can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler, PA 16002; or to Lutheran Senior Life/VNA of Western Pennsylvania, Attn: Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

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