Gloria J. Kelly

Gloria J. Kelly, 78, of Lincolnville peacefully passed away on June 20, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. Born on March 6, 1946 in Meadville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Legnosky) Gawlinski. Gloria was a 1964 graduate of Townville High School. She graduated from the Hamot School of Nursing with the Florence Nightingale Award of Excellence. She was a registered nurse in the Titusville area for many years. On November 20, 1965, she married her soulmate, Michael Kelly. In November, they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Gloria was a devoted member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Cambridge Springs. She assisted in planting flowers and caring for the plants in the church gardens. A Penn State Master Gardener since 1999, she compiled over 2500 volunteer hours. She conducted many composting workshops around Crawford county and was known to many as the “Compost Queen”. Gloria was active with the annual DeArment Park planting in Meadville. She held dear the many friendships she formed through her affiliation with her fellow Master Gardeners. Gloria enjoyed being a flower show judge each year at the Crawford County Fair. She loved all things nature as well as gardening, caring for animals, bird watching and feeding her outdoor birds/creatures. Ever the socialite, she was always ready to share stories and details of her latest travels at family gatherings. Left to cherish her memory along with her husband are her children Michael "Rick" Kelly and his wife, Gina, of Dunn, NC, Crystal Gambino and her husband, Eric Tarbell, of Fort Myers, FL, Kim Kipp and her husband, Tyler, of Medical Lake, WA; her grandchildren Ellick Kelly, Jackson Kelly, Dennis Kelly and his wife, Maddie, all of Dunn, NC; Bryce Gambino and his wife, Beatriz of Orlando, FL, Aidan Gambino of Fort Myers, FL; Kelly Kipp and Kyle Kipp of Medical Lake, WA; her great grandchildren Ellie Mae, Dawson, and Mikey Kelly of Dunn, NC. She is further survived by her siblings Thomas Gawlinski and his wife, Sally, of Linesville and Linda Hong and her husband, Al, of Cerritos, CA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Stella Clayton and her son-in-law, Jack Gambino. A private service was held at Rootville Cemetery, Centerville. Arrangements are under the care of the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 33353 North Main Street, Townville, PA 16360. Donations may be made in Gloria’s memory to the Rootville Cemetery Association, 22592 Mill Street, Centerville, PA 16404. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Gloria's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.