Robert E. Kelly

Age 86, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Winchester, VA. Robert was born June 25, 1923 in Elmira, the son of the late Edgar J. and Helen (Zeck) Kelly. His beloved wife, friend, and business partner of 65 years, Ruth M. Kelly, daughter, Ruth Slaven and son, Robert predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy (Arthur) Morgan; grandchildren, James (Karen) Slaven, Kelly (Keith) Morgan-Walker, Francine (Stephen) Sibert Henderson, Leslie (Stephen) Eberhard, April Kelly; great-grandchildren, Nicole and JR Slaven, Alan Jessup and Catherine (Brian) Jessup Bohart, Corey Sibert, Haden and Henry Walker, Chloe and Megan Eberhard, Christopher, Brooklyn, Shawn, and Ruthie Kelly; a great-great-grandson; along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews including special niece and nephew, Stephen and Kristina Kistler; daughter-in-law, Sherie Kelly; son-in-law, James Slaven; brother-in-law K. William Kistler of Elmira. Robert served in the United States Army Air Force. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and was a past master of the Elmira Masonic Lodge. For over 28 years, he owned and operated Kelly Business Services with his wife, Ruth. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held there Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM. The Reverend Bill Vallet will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Kelly military honors. Those wishing may make memorials to the American Cancer Society of the Southern Tier, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries atwww.olthof.comLODGE NOTICEOfficers and members of the Masonic Lodge F & AM # 95 Elmira, will meet at the funeral home, Friday evening at 8:00 PM to conduct a service for our dear departed brother. Signed, Donald Bradley