Daniel Joseph Kelly

Daniel J. Kelly, 76, passed away tragically on December 18, 2023 during a car accident.
Dan was born on April 24, 1947 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident. He worked as a professional barber for over 50 years, most recently at Uniontown Barbershop. Dan had a great faith and he was a member at St. Francis de Sales Parish, where he sang in the choir for over 30 years. He loved attending his weekly bible study every Tuesday. Dan had many wonderful friends between Akron and Cleveland. He was kind and generous, a great husband and wonderful dad. He always had a song in his head and music in his heart. Dan loved everything that life had to offer. He will be greatly missed.
Dan leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Michele (Markovich); his daughters Colleen Kelly and Meagan (Aaron) Lemmo; grandchildren Cecilia and Dominic Lemmo; siblings Janice (John) Andes, Margie (Jim) Carroll, Jim (Ruth) Kelly and Maureen (Tom) McCauley; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, December 22 from 4-8PM at the Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S Main in Akron. Funeral services will begin Saturday at 10:30 with prayers at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Francis de Sales Parish, 4019 Manchester Road, Akron OH 44319. Burial at Manchester Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.