Brian A. Kelley

Brian A. Kelley, 53, of 31 Lafayette Avenue, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born November 3, 1970, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Donald and Suzanne (Bickel) Kelley. He was a 1988 graduate of Bradford High School.

On May 19, 2012, in Bradford, he married Ashley (Woodruff) Kelley who survives.

Brian was employed at Carrols LLC for 35 years.

Brian was a Limestone Winter Soccer League Coach. He enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Yankees. He liked gardening in his yard, four wheeling and most of all vacations with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife Ashley, are three sons, Brendon (Stephanie) Kelley, of Wilton, NY; Brett Kelley, of Bradford, PA, and Timothy Kelley; one granddaughter, Leighanne; one brother, Kevin (Tiffany) Kelley, of Wilton, NY; a nephew Jackson and a niece Ryenn.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Max Simms, pastor, Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials if desired, may be made to The Brian A. Kelley Memorial Scholarship: The Kelley Family Charity Foundation 16 Fairmount Dr Wilton, NY 12831.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Brian~ I can’t thank you enough for all the years you’ve had my back. All the calls on every holiday and we would talk for an hour or the multiple times a week that you’d shoot me a text with just are you ok, cuz or just checking in. I am at a total loss of how I will be able to watch sports with out you calling and saying How about those Steelers or what was the score on that Pens/Sabres game!!! You are one in a million and thank you for being you and making everyone smile who came in contact with you. You will be truly missed. I Love you cuz and give the fam love from all of us!!
— Dawn Bickel

There are many words in this life that describe my dad. Loving, Caring, Funny, and Selfless are just a few. My Dad was the type of man who would take the shirt off his back in order to help. On my worst days, you were always there to make me feel better. I love you dad.Life was never dull when you were around. Thank you for a lifetime of memories and love.
— Brett Kelley

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was such a nice man.
— brian vecellio

Brian, how do I even start this? I''ve been with you since the day you were born. I used to chase you when you ran around on your tippy toes. You were an adorable baby and grew into a wonderful man. You were kind, loving and a wonderful father. I will miss you terribly. Your mom and dad will be there to welcome you with open arms. I will love and miss you forever.
— Sally Haag

Brian was the best father-in-law I could’ve ever asked for. He treated me like his daughter right from the start and I’m thankful for the relationship we got to build. I’ll forever cherish the memories of Bills games and Josh Allen jokes. I will always be thankful for him being the best Papa Brian to Leighanne. He truly was “The Man”. We will love you forever.
— Stephanie Kelley

Ashley, sending prayers and hugs your way, sorry for your loss.
— Holly Prati

Dad, I am going to miss your guidance for the rest of my life. I will miss our phone calls, the jokes, and most of all, I am going to miss your ability to change my mood within a couple minutes. I could be having an awful day and you’d be able to find a way to get me laughing and feeling better. I will remember all the good times that we shared, and most importantly the values that you instilled in me. Thank you for everything you did for me Dad, I love you.
— Brendon Kelley

Brian a Good Man. He was an asset to Carrols Corporation and left a legacy of good managers which he trained. He loved his family. I will miss him so very much. Sending love and hugs !
— Wendy Means

My First childhood friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family Rest in peace
— Mark Speaker

Brendon, Bret, and Steph I''m so sorry for your loss. I got to meet Brian at your wedding, and he was always surrounded by laughter. Never seemed like a dull moment with him. I''m thinking of you all today. Stay strong together!
— John Lockwood

Ashley and family prayers and hugs. I’m so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.
— Sharon Foster

Brian, you will be missed by so many! Thank you for sharing your “boys” with me from the very start. Rest in peace, my friend…I promise you I’ll always have their backs. With love and sympathy to all the Kelleys, Donna
— Donna Noble

Oh Brian , we wish we could have been there for you! Uncle Phil and I always enjoyed your zest for life! Always a smile and a great story! We love you and you will not be forgotten! Thank you for always calling us and letting us know how you were doing! We will miss your calls! We love you and your precious family
— Phil and Judy Bickel

Kevin & Ashley I am sorry to learn that Brian has passed. God bless you all during this difficult time. Your dad & I were close friends . He was so proud of his boys. Fondly Judy Keenan
— JUDY KEENAN

The Ippoliti Family is deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Bill, Cathy & Kiera
— Cathy IPPOLITI

I am so sorry to here this. PRAYERS for the family. I enjoyed working with Brian.
— Sherry Lafferty

Brian you have been fighting for a couples years now. Now there''s no more suffering. Rest in peace my good friend. All I''ve been thinking about the last couple days is all the good times we all had playing softball and all the fun times we had. Thanks for being a great friend.
— Doug Whiteman

I’m will miss my brother and my friend. A lifetime of thank you’s Brian. I have many great memories in my heart to share with your family. Ashley, Brendon, Brett and Timmy I am so sorry for your loss. A great man, gone too soon.
— Kevin Kelley

Ashley and Boys, my heart goes out to you all. Brian was a great man, he always had a smile on his face. He could make your laugh know matter what, that i will miss.
— Brenda

Condolences

  • Brian~ I can’t thank you enough for all the years you’ve had my back. All the calls on every holiday and we would talk for an hour or the multiple times a week that you’d shoot me a text with just are you ok, cuz or just checking in. I am at a total loss of how I will be able to watch sports with out you calling and saying How about those Steelers or what was the score on that Pens/Sabres game!!! You are one in a million and thank you for being you and making everyone smile who came in contact with you. You will be truly missed. I Love you cuz and give the fam love from all of us!!

    — Dawn Bickel
  • There are many words in this life that describe my dad. Loving, Caring, Funny, and Selfless are just a few. My Dad was the type of man who would take the shirt off his back in order to help. On my worst days, you were always there to make me feel better. I love you dad.Life was never dull when you were around. Thank you for a lifetime of memories and love.

    — Brett Kelley
  • I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was such a nice man.

    — brian vecellio
  • Brian, how do I even start this? I''ve been with you since the day you were born. I used to chase you when you ran around on your tippy toes. You were an adorable baby and grew into a wonderful man. You were kind, loving and a wonderful father. I will miss you terribly. Your mom and dad will be there to welcome you with open arms. I will love and miss you forever.

    — Sally Haag
  • Brian was the best father-in-law I could’ve ever asked for. He treated me like his daughter right from the start and I’m thankful for the relationship we got to build. I’ll forever cherish the memories of Bills games and Josh Allen jokes. I will always be thankful for him being the best Papa Brian to Leighanne. He truly was “The Man”. We will love you forever.

    — Stephanie Kelley