Robert C. (Bob) Kelly, 86, of State College, formerly of Girardville, passed away on March 27, 2026 at Wynwood House in Boalsburg, PA.

He was the son of Patrick J. and Mary H. Pitts Kelly. He was predeceased by a brother, Jerome P. Kelly.

He was born at the former Locust Mountain State General Hospital on April 22, 1939. He lived most of his life in Girardville, until moving to State College in 2005

He was a member of the former St. Joseph Church, Girardville, and currently of Our Lady of Victory Church of State College.

He is survived by Dorothy A. Kramer Kelly, his wife of 64 years; two sons, Dennis P. Kelly of Pittsburgh, and Robert S. Kelly and his wife, Linda, of State College; a grandson, Sean P. Kelly of Pittsburgh; and two nieces, Noel Norris and Venessa Stosser, both of Virginia.

Bob attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Girardville until closing. He then attended and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School graduating in 1957.

He was employed by the Commonwealth of PA at the Hamburg Center in Hamburg, PA.

He was a Veteran serving 6 years in the U.S. Naval Reserves, 2 of which were on active duty. He was a member of the American Legion Post 245 of State College, a former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Father Sheridan Council 748, a life member of the BPOE Elks Lodge and a life member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.

Bob was a musician, playing saxophone in many groups and bands in Schuylkill County and other areas. He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College with Father George Jakopac officiating. Visitation will be held in the church from 9:00am until the hour of the service.

A Memorial Service at graveside will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in remembrance of Robert may be made to the Malvern Retreat House, 315 South Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 or at https://www.malvernretreat.com

Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville.