Fern Kelby Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fern Kelby of Waterford, Ohio, who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fern Kelby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William L. McMannis and Virgie May Rogers McMannis; her husband Ralph Robert Kelby; her children, Betty Cotton, Marilyn Leach and Marlin "Doe" Kelby; her grandson Robert "Andy" Kelby; and her siblings, William McMannis Jr., Sam McMannis, Jim McMannis, Melba Vandeventer, Ruby Roe and Mary Ann Chastin.
She is survived by: her son Robert Lee Kelby (Bonnie) of Veto; her son-in-law Tom Leach of Waterford; her siblings, Raymond McMannis (Linda) of Canton and Janet Sue Klintworth (George) of Lowell; and her sisters-in-law, Sandra McMannis of Apple Creek and Betty McMannis of Beverly. She is also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren and 13 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
