Kelly Joseph

Kelly Joseph (Dorothy Joseph), age 93, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, in Mentor, Ohio.The family will receive friends from 12:00-4:00 pm on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended eventsThe funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events.Kelly was born in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Mary Kekelis on May 27, 1927. A strong and feisty woman, she was known for her characteristic large glasses, driving her Rolls Royce, and buying pink champagne by the case. She never missed her son Paul’s sporting events and was an avid bowler and pinocle player. She is remembered for her generous nature, love of animals, and being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.She is preceded in death by her daughter, Toody Joseph; husband, Frank Joseph; and sister, Betty Grattino. She is survived by her son, Paul Joseph; daughter, Robin (Phil) Campbell; granddaughters, Carly (Ethan) Jalowiec, April Millis, and Victoria (Corwin) Hanson; and great-granddaughters, Sophia and Ava Hanson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Kelly Joseph to the Cleveland Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 or online at https://clevelandapl.org/.Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.