Steven Kelly

September 4, 1963 - October 18, 2020

Steven Kelly, 57 years of age, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his home of natural causes. Born Wednesday, September 4, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania son of Loretta (Geracitano) of Philadelphia, and the late George F. Kelly. Surviving are his son, Steven C. Kelly and daughters, Kristina N. Kelly and Elizabeth Grace Kelly; brothers, George Kelly and his wife, Linda; Michael Kelly and his wife, Donna; Louis Kelly and his wife, Colleen; ex-wife and best friend, Rose Kelly; along with many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Washington High School in Philadelphia, Steven was a standout baseball and football player. He received over two-hundred scholarship offers to play ball in college, and ultimately chose to further his football career with the University of Maryland Terrapins, where he earned a starting position as outside linebacker. Steven was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and weight training. He worked for Shepard Exposition Services, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland. The family will Celebrate Stevens life when Covid restrictions allow an appropriate celebration. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com