Johnston, Ohio - Kelley Sue Gardner, age 41, died on November 12, 2006 at her home in Johnston with many of her friends and family by her side, after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on October 16, 1965 in Warren, Ohio to Robert H. and Joyce E. (Haun) Gardner. Kelley was a 1984 graduate of Maplewood High School. She worked as a labatory technican for Classic Optical of Liberty for fifteen years and for the past six years worked for Central Optical of Boardman, Ohio. Kelley enjoyed doing crafts, and crocheting and going to flee markets and garage sales. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors include her parents of Johnston; two sisters, Kimberly J. (Christopher) DelGreco of Bridgeport, West Virginia, Kathy L. (Jody) Navrkal of Emerson, Nebraska; nieces, Sophia DelGreco and Ellie Navrkal; nephews Nico and Dane DelGreco and Colton Navrkal. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio with Pastor Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in Dugan Cemetery in Fowler Township. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com
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