William Kelly

William Henry Kelly, age 77, of Conneautville, PA passed away on November 19, 2020 after a

long battle with his health.  He worked many years in the drywall business, mentoring and inspiring others coming into the trade. He was a graduate of Struthers High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Edinboro University of PA.   He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was involved with Crawford and Mercer County’s Consumer Satisfaction Team.

He was born in Vaiden, MS on October 23, 1943.  His father died during the Battle of the Bulge during WWII.

Bill or “Kelly” as he was affectionately known is survived by three brothers: Patrick McLaughlin of Dallas, Texas, Robert McLaughlin of Rolla, Missouri, and Daniel McLaughlin of Poland, Ohio. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Rhonda Lukas of Conneautville. He has six children: William H. Main of Fort Pierce, FL, Samantha D. Woods of Greensburg, IN, Kelly “Katie” Kelly-Zazado of Erie, PA, Kristopher “Kayce” Kelly of Tidioute, PA, Kyle “Kraig” Kelly of Meadville, PA and Kory “Kody” Kelly of Linesville, PA.  In addition, he has 9 granddaughters and 7 grandsons and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Kelly Sr. in January 1945, and his mother, Dorothy M. McLaughlin in April 2010; his stepfather, Robert McLaughlin in November 1999; a wife, his former wife, Julie and a long-time companion, Gayle Lorenz in May 2010.

The family will be holding a Celebration of Life within the next year.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Crawford County Consumer Satisfaction Team, 301 North Street, Meadville, PA 16335, where he was very passionate about their mission.

Please sign Bill’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.