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Claude Kelley Obituary

Claude L. Kelley, Jr., 84, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Esther S. (Schaller) Kelley to whom he had been married 62 years. Born in Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama on August 1, 1940, Claude was the son of the late Claude L. Kelley, Sr. and Gladys L. (McKee) Kelley. He owned and operated the former Rainbow Trucking Company in Chapmans for 25 years before retiring in 1990. Claude was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Esther; daughter, Diane L. Kelley of Corolla, NC; granddaughter, Lindsey T. Bradshaw of Carlisle. Service: A private graveside service will be held at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, New Tripoli. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer U.C.C. Memorial Fund in c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Feb. 21, 2025.

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Brenda Kelley Gantt

February 24, 2025

Aunt Ester I am truly sorry to hear that Uncle C. L. has passed. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Claude´s Family in 1946

Faye Smith Foulk

February 24, 2025

Deepest condolences

LuAnn McKee

February 23, 2025

Esther, Dan and I were so very sorry to hear about Claude. We have many fond memories of him when you lived behind us and we would chat over the fence. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy. Love, LuAnn and Dan McKee

Suzanne(Sue) Kelley

February 21, 2025

Esther, I am so sorry for you loss. You may not remember me. I am Horace Kelly´s widow. You and your family are in my prayers.

Wandis

February 21, 2025

Also a daughter Donna Kelley Bell and a daughter Theresa Geiss. A brother Lamar Kelley three sisters Wandis Todd Laurine Chappell and Sue allen. We will miss him very much

Willis Young

February 21, 2025

Our condolences to the family. Uncle C.L. will be missed.

Carl & Phyllis Anthony

February 21, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra Longenbach

February 21, 2025

My condolences to Aunt Esther with Uncle Claude's passing.
Sandy Scholler Longenbach

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