Charles Kelly

Chuck Kelly 81 died peacefully Dec. 4 2008. Born in Elizabeth New Jersey Chuck as a child moved to Barberton Ohio with his father brother and sister. After graduating from Barberton High School in 1946 he served in the United States Marine Corps. After his service he attended and graduated from Kent State University where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and President of the IFC. A career teacher and coach Chuck's employment included St. Mary High School Cathedral Latin High School Archbishop Hoban High School Firestone High School and Rankin Elementary School. His coaching honors include the Ohio High School Basketball and Coaches Association Hall of Fame (1966) the Archbishop Hoban High School Hall of Fame (1992) and the Barberton High School Hall of Fame (1994). Chuck was an avid golfer and member of the Diamond Grill Golf League for over 35 years. Chuck was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Helen Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Patricia his children Brian (Ginger) of Cincinnati Sean (Leanne) of Columbus and Michael of East Grand Rapids Michigan; his brother Gerard sister Harriet (BillWilsterman) sister-in-law Noreen Foley and seven grandchildren: Kaelin Katherine Erin Colin Ryan Conor and Elyse and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at The Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd COPLEY 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday December 8 2008. Services will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 476 Mull Ave. on Tuesday December 9 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations in Chuck's honor be made to the Athletic Program at Archbishop Hoban High School 1 Holy Cross Blvd. Akron Ohio 44306.