Emma "Jane" (Hutchinson) Kelley

Emma "Jane" (Hutchinson) Kelley, age 85 of Randolph Township passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Nellis, WV on December 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Cecil Raymond and Ruth Irene {Kazee} Hutchinson.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years John W. Kelley III "Jack".

Jane will be dearly missed by her brothers B. Scott (Darlene) Hutchinson and Cecil (Gloria) Hutchinson; brother-in-law Frank (Judith) Kelley; children Thomas (Denise) Kelley, Linda (Richard) Yoder and John (Christine) Kelley; grandchildren Ryan (Jennifer) Kelley, James "Jim" (Kayla) Kelley, Ali Fagnano, Joseph "Joe" (Shana) Fagnano, Andrew "Drew" (Alexandra) Yoder, Lauren Yoder, Kyle (Madison) Kelley, Bradley "Brad" (Emma) Kelley and Nathan Kelley; great-grandchildren Aliyanna Venable, Harper and Hendrix Kelley, Francesca, Santino and Stella Fagnano and Nash Cole-Yoder; close friends that became family Phyllis Hendrix, Virginia McKay, Grace Geiger, Jean Spencer, Beth Harding, Ruth Naff, Lula Bell Naylor and Linda Bricker.

After graduating in 1955 from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV, Jane earned her teaching certificate from Beckley College and Morris Harvey College, and began a brief career teaching in West Virginia and Ohio. Her love of raising her children and making a home took Jane on another path, and, as her family grew, she became instrumental in the family business, Kelley Print Shop.

Jane was an active member of Marlboro Christian Church for 60 years, serving as an Elder's wife and librarian. She was a member of the Randolph Garden Club, Randolph Ladies' Cemetery Association, Randolph Red Hats, and Randolph Senior Citizens Club. Her other interests included baking and sewing. Jane's West Virginia roots inspired a passion for researching her family's genealogy, which included over 100,000 names in connection with her family tree.

A private graveside service was held for her family, and Jane was be laid to rest next to Jack at Hillside Cemetery, Randolph. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Marlboro Christian Church, 9383 Edison St., NE, Alliance OH 44601. Visitation will continue after the service until 3:00 p.m.