Paul Kelly Obituary
The memory of Paul Kelly of Blanchester, Ohio, who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Kelly and Ruth Kelly (Atkinson); his siblings, Kenny Kelly and Cathy O'Sickey; his grandson Randy Leis; his nephew Butchie Hartley; and his sister-in-law Connie Streber.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Jean Kelly (Hartley); his children, Paul Allen Kelly (Joyce) of Midland, Rhonda Howell of Xenia, Josh Kelly of Blanchester and Nicole Smith (Brent) of Wilmington; his grandchildren, April Ventura (Jim) of Morrow, Cade Kelly (Kelcey) of Midland, Tyler Howell (Jessica Gregory) of Xenia, Tyler Kelly of Blanchester, Riley and Owen Smith of Wilmington; his great grandchildren, Shane Curtsinger (Sofia Lopez Mimendi) of Denver, J. D. Curtsinger (Nicole) of Durham, Hayley Curtsinger (Kristin Witz) of Loveland, Jasper, Cayden Howell of Xenia and Abbi Scott of Xenia; his great great grandchild Julia; his siblings, Ann Newman of Vandalia, Mary Joseph (Frank) of Ocala and Roger Kelly (Ruth) of Blanchester; his brothers-in-law, Luke Hartley (Judy) of Clarksville, George Hartley (Jill) of Wilmington and Walt Streber of New Vienna; and his close friends, Vernon, Vickie Gregory of Wilmington, Dan, Bev Mayo of New Vienna and Dave Ertel of Lawrenceburg, Indiana..
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations in Paul's honor be made to New Vienna Community Church, P.O. Box 454, New Vienna, Ohio 45159.
