Obituary of Bernard P. Kelly

Bernard P. “Bumps” Kelly, 96, of Titusville passed away Monday morning February 21, 2022.

            Bumps was born on June 1, 1925, in Titusville to the late Thomas Kelly, Sr. and Ethel Daken Kelly.

            He attended St. Titus School and Colestock High School. He earned his GED while in the Air Force.

            Bumps was a veteran having served in the US Army during World War II in the South Pacific.  He also served in the US Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts and during the Cuban Crisis and cold war with Russia.  He retired from the US Air Force on October 31, 1966 after 17 years of service with the rank of tech sergeant. 

            He was formerly employed by Robinson’s Wallcoverings and retired from there after 18 years with the company.

            Bumps was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958, VFW.

            He enjoyed being with his family, walking, gardening and playing his lottery scratch offs.

            Bumps was the last of his immediate family.  He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frederick Kelly, Peter J. Kelly, Thomas Kelly Jr., John Kelly and  James Kelly; a half-brother, William Patterson; a sister, Margaret Campbell; and a half-sister, Mildred Sweet.

            Friends may attend a commital service at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel with Fr. Walter E. Packard officiating.

            Funeral services are being conducted by the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354.

If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.