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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am
James L. Kelley, 48, of White Oak Road, Strasburg, PA passed away at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was the fiancé of Melissa Meckley. Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of Vanessa Kelley Appel. James was raised by Ernest "Pops" Prokay and the late Mary Prokay.
He had been employed as an electrician for 23 years for Groff's in Willow Street. He had previously been employed for Clark Electric, Lancaster and Weist Electric in Ephrata. He also worked as an Amish taxi driver.
James' hobbies included hunting, fishing, doing crafts, and board games. He was an avid Buffalo Bills football fan.
Surviving beside his fiancée, Melissa, mother, Vanessa, are 3 children, Raymond Hoffman, Austin Kelley, Ethan Kelley; 3 brothers, John Trimble, Jr, Joshua Trimble, Cody Trimble; 12 nieces and nephews; 1 great niece; and 3 cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother Michael Trimble and step-father John Trimble, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Home, 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 11:00AM with Pastor Randy Hershey officiating. A viewing will be held from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Masks are requested to be worn to attend James' service.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am
Reynolds and Shivery Funeral Home
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am
Reynolds and Shivery Funeral Home
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