Blade Alexander Kelley, age 11, of New Albany, PA, passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born May 3, 2012, in Sayre, PA, the son of Krystina Lynn Silfee and James Lewis Kelley.   

Blade enjoyed the beach and visiting with his family and friends and going to school. Mickey Mouse was his favorite character. He loved his family dearly and brought them great joy throughout his short 11 years. He was a shining bright light to all around him. Wherever Blade was there was always joy and love.

Surviving in addition to his parents are:

Brother:

Jace Kelley 

Maternal grandparents:

Julie Silfee                                                      

Robert Silfee

John Swain

Paternal grandparents:

Jim and Billie Jo Kelley

Maternal great-grandparents

Elmer Stevens

Phyllis Burgess

Paternal great grand-father

Tom Hawley

Aunts:

Melissa Benjamin

Kayla Kelley

Uncles:

Dustin Siflee

Matthew Silfee

Great aunts:

Amy Kelley

Sue Kelley

Also surviving are numerous cousins.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA, with the Rev. Thomas J. Major, presiding.

Friends and family may call on Saturday morning, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at 11:00 AM in the Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, PA.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.

To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com.