Joshua Donovan Kelly completed his journey to God on December 23, 2020, following his unexpected passing in his Hermitage home at the age of 35.

Josh was born March 23, 1985, in Youngstown, OH, to Daniel Eric Kelly and Jeanne Marie (Lavin) Kelly.

He was of the Catholic faith, baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Church in Sharon.

Josh was a member of the 2003 graduating class of Sharon High School. He later graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2007 with a B.S. in Parks and Natural Resources. Josh completed internships at Buffalo National River in Arkansas, as well as the Lava Beds National Park in California.

He was currently working for Woodcraft Industries in Greenville. Previously, he worked at Wallace and Pancher in Hermitage.

He is survived by an adored son, Gabriel Hayden Kelly, and his mother Erika Fotis of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gabe spent his summers and holidays in Pennsylvania. Together, as father and son, they enjoyed fishing, spotting for animals, building LEGO sets, playing Xbox, and talking Star Wars.

Josh is also survived by his parents, Dan (Andrea) Kelly, of Farrell, and Jeanne Lavin Kelly, of Sharon; his younger sister, Katie (Rich) Kelly Parr, with whom he shared many special memories, lives in Surprise, AZ; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Lavin, of Sharon; three aunts, Alberta Kelly, of New Castle; Colleen Kelly, of Hermitage; and Tammy (the late Timothy) Lavin, of Luling, LA; and two uncles, Dan (Dianne) Lavin, of San Antonio, TX; and James Brian (Renee) Lavin, of Pontotoc, MS.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Lavin, and paternal grandparents, Daniel and Geraldine Kelly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in care of his son, Gabriel Kelly, at www.gatheringus.com/memorial/joshua-donovan-kelly/6156 .

Due to health concerns presented by the COVID-19 virus, all services will be held privately.