Obituary of Nancy J. Kells

Nancy Jean Callahan Kells of Syracuse passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2023. Nancy’s 84 years encompassed fun loving adventures while enjoying the company of family, friends and strangers alike. Born in Syracuse to Charles T. Callahan and Rosemary Snow, she was incredibly proud of her Irish heritage.  A 1957 graduate of Solvay high school, she was a member of the Floirmel girls sorority. Nancy’s energetic spirit was reflected via her ignited baton as the Bearcat baton twirler.  In 1964, she started her career as a Stenographer with Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her intelligence and wit ultimately elevated Nancy to Senior Coordinator in Print Production in the Advertising and Promotional Dept. Nancy was incredibly proud of career and was able to enjoy retirement in 1994 after 30 years. 

Nancy is predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert L. Kells. She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy (Angelo) Burns Rossi, and Susan Stearns (Brian Collins), five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son in law, Richard M. Stearns, Sr. 

The family will accept friends on Friday, September 22 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church, 216 N Lowell Ave. Syracuse, prior to a mass at 10:00 am.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Dewitt.  

In lieu of flowers, Donations to: St. Lucy’s Church of Bread of Life;432 Gifford St. Syracuse NY 13204 or Advocates Inc. 636 Old Liverpool Rd. Liverpool, NY 13088

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