Born February 2, 1932 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Laura Catherine (Simpson) McGee.
Mrs. Kennelly was employed as a stocking person for Thrift Drug. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Sandy Club. Dessa Enjoyed Knitting and Crocheting.
Surviving are one son and three daughters: Dennis Kennelly, Reynoldsville; Nancy Clontz, Reynoldsville; Karen Gulvas and her husband Denny, DuBois; Kathy Foley, Reynoldsville; also 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death her husband, parents, one brother and one sister.
There will be no public viewing.
Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Lake Lawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.
Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., 142 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dessa to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 or to DuBois Area Catholic Schools, Inc., 200 Central Catholic Christian Road, DuBois, PA 15801
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