Paul Kelyman

Paul Kelyman, 82, of Conneautville, passed away, Friday, May 27, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie. He was born July 19, 1928 in Conneautville, a son of Charles Kelyman and Mary Sasala Kelyman. He married Jenny Schuster on July 17, 1954, she survives. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Edinboro, PA and a former member of the Eagles, Elks, Hayfield Fire Dept., and VFW. He graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1946. He was in the US Army for 1950 to 1953 Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia – Co.B., MP, BA Corporal, Military Police Battery. He worked for Talon, Joy, and Constortion all as a foreman and at Ideal Tool Company in the Maintenance Department. When Paul was able he enjoyed woodcarving and doing carpentry work. Including his wife Jenny Schuster Kelyman of 56 years he is also survived by a son; Paul J. “Chip” Kelyman Sr. and his fiancée, Yvonne Kornman, grandchildren; Paul J. “Chipper” Kelyman Jr. and Nicole M. Kelyman; a great-grandchild; Colton T. Kelyman, a brother; Peter Kelyman and his wife, Norma, three sisters; Margaret Hriso, Helen Hornstien, Irene Smalley and her husband, Gene Smalley, five sister-in-laws; Mary Truchan, Dorothy Leffingwell and her husband William, Betty Noel and her husband Robert, Barbara Kelyman, and Marilyn Birkenmaier. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Cynthia L. Kelyman, his parents; Charles and Mary Kelyman, five brothers; Johnny, Charles, George, Andy, and Joseph Kelyman, and a sister; Annabelle Dean. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 2-4 pm to 7-9 pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. A vigil service will take place Tuesday at 8:00 pm at the funeral home with Father Dennis Hendershot. A Funeral Burial Service will take place at Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:00 am at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 25636 N. Moisertown Road, Edinboro, PA with Father Dennis Hendershot, officiating. Burial will follow at Saint Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township with Full Military Honors by VFW Post 2006 Color Guard. Arrangements are under the guidance and care of Roonfer-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. Please visit Paul’s book of memories at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com