Louise R. Kelly

Louise R. Kelly, 67 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born March 11, 1959 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late Carnera L. Kelly, Sr. and the late Mary (Tony) Knight.

Louise was a graduate of Lehighton High School, class of 1977. Once having children she stayed at home to be a mother, but as they got older she saw her passion of cooking and enter the work force as a cook. Louise was employed by St. Luke's Hospital cafeteria, and later the School House Tavern before retiring. In her younger years she was a magnificent piano player, and more recently was very crafty, often found cross stitching and sewing.

Surviving are daughter, Emily L. Pulaski and husband Wade Bowers of Erie, CO, brother, Carnera "Lee" L. Kelly, Jr., sister, Susan Kelly, and grandchildren Christopher Hansen, Echo Windsor, and Savannah Hansen. She was predeceased by son, Allan Pulaski and brother, Phillip Kelly.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton, PA, has been entrusted with her care and arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com