Patricia M. Kotas Kelly, 76, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena. She was born in Syracuse, was a graduate of Solvay High School and had lived in Baldwinsville for over 50 years. Patricia was a Girl Scout Troop Leader, a past CYO Advisor and Assistant Folk Director at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville, a member and Past President of the Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, a member of the Red Hats Society and an officer of the St. Regis Nursing Home Resident Council. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 53 years, George A. Kelly, Jr. in 2006 and her brother, Francis Kotas in 2010.

Survivors: seven daughters, Kathleen (Jon) Kelly-Ori of Massena, Colleen (Jim) Wieczorek, Peg (Tim) Gorham, Susan Kelly, Maureen (Jeff) Bordwell, Shirley Kelly and Mary (John) Olin all of Baldwinsville; her sister-in-law, Donna Kotas of Camillus; 7 grandchildren: 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 9:00am Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: St. Regis Nursing Home Activity Fund, 89 Grove St., Massena, NY 13662 or the Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Company, 7911 Crego Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.