Leah E. Mattoon Doneburg Kelly, 90 of Perry, passed away November 3, 2013 peacefully at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Avoca on December 18, 1922 to the late Harley (Pearl) Mattoon. Mrs. Kelly was a long standing resident of Perry, New York who loved her family and was embraced by many. To know her was to love her. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry. She is predeceased by her first husband Ellis H. Doneburg, who died September 3, 1970, and her second husband, Keith G. Kelly, who died April 5, 1989, her son Harley C. Doneburg, who died February 20, 2011. She is also predeceased by her brothers Elmo, Robert, Clayton, Verne, Harley, and Lee Mattoon.
She is survived by her son, Ellis A. (Marcia) Doneburg of Watagua, TX; daughter Diane (Kenneth) Thompson of Perry; grandchildren, Rhonda K. Doneburg of Ft. Worth, TX; Karlie Doneburg (Chris Colisimo) and Desiree Doneburg of Rochester; Harley (Leigha) Doneburg of Perry; Karri (Clarice) Thompson of Long Island; Michael Thompson of Geneseo, 9 great grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday November 8, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 9, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Perry Volunteer Fire Department or the Perry Ambulance. For more information please call 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
