Rossi

Kelly L. Rossi, 67, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Kelly was born May 4, 1958, in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late Richard “Dick” and Delores “Dee” (Thompson) Evans.

Kelly graduated from Franklin High School in 1977. She continued her education at the Mercer County Career Center School of Nursing. Kelly was a licensed practical nurse.

Kelly was married to Christopher Rossi on April 11, 2002. He proceeded her in death.

Kelly was raised on the family farm and had a lifetime love for horses and greyhounds. Kelly and the love of her life, her husband, Chris, were inseparable for over 30 years until his death in June of 2023. She was a determined student and earned her license in practical nursing in 2004.

She was an avid traveler and would often go on cruises with her friends and family. While traveling with her husband, Chris, they liked to explore the different casinos in the area. She recently fell in love with Spain during a trip to Europe with best friend and sister, Sharyn. Kelly loved her family fiercely and treasured the friendships she made while working in nursing.

Loved ones to cherish Kelly’s memory are her children, Ryan Adsit of Florida, Kacie Chiappini of New Mexico, Marcee (Ray Van Dusen) Hines-Van Dusen of Mercer, Ryan (Sarah) Rossi of Washington and Krista Elbaz of Mercer; her sister, Sharyn (John) McGallis of Grove City; and her brother, William (Kathy) Evans of Harrisville; Kelly’s beloved six granddaughters; three grandsons; one granddaughter on the way in September; and one great-grandson on the way in November. Kelly is also survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Kelly was proceeded in death by her parents; husband; and her brother, Scott Evans.

ROSSI — A memorial service for Kelly L. Rossi, who died Monday, June 16, 2025, will be scheduled at a later date.

LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial donations in Kelly’s honor may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.

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

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