In Memory of

Emily

Ann

Bernick

Kelly

(McFadden)

Obituary for Emily Ann Bernick Kelly (McFadden)

Emily Ann McFadden Bernick Kelly, 87 of Irwin went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born January 8, 1933 in Trafford, PA a daughter of the late Homer and Emily McFadden. Emily was a devoted member of Saint Pauls Seanor Lutheran Church. She attended Turtle Creek High School, obtained a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh, and retired from a career as a Learning Lab instructor for the Westmoreland County Community College. In addition, she enjoyed travel, reading, genealogy, ceramics, creating beautiful needlework and service to her church. She was a devoted spouse, mother, daughter, and grandmother. Emily led a life of service to others, and above, all loved and embraced her family. She made every holiday, birthday, and family gathering a special day. Emily was preceded in passing by her first husband, Raymond C. Bernick, second husband, Thomas W. Kelly, a brother Homer McFadden and wife Phyllis, a son Sean Kelly and son in law Walter Wichrowski. She is survived by a brother Robert McFadden and his wife Noreen of Provo, UT. Three daughters, Kathryn Pierce of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Terrie Wichrowski, of Meherrin VA, Cynthia Pieniadz and husband William of Jeannette and two sons, Steve Bernick and his wife Paula of North Huntingdon and Ray Bernick and his wife Sue of Jeannette. In addition Emily is survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received at the Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 Pm where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 1230 pm in the funeral home chapel. As per Covid 19 guidelines, masks must be worn while entering and visiting the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Pauls Seanor Lutheran Church, RR1, New Stanton PA 15672. To send online condolences please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com. The family regrettably will not be able to hold a funeral luncheon with the recent rise in the Corona virus following Emily’s funeral.