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Randy D. Kelso 1954-2026

Randy D. Kelso, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Randy D. Kelso
Randy D. Kelso

Randy was born on February 8, 1954, in McConnellsburg, PA, the son of the late Malcum and Margaret (Nesbit) Kelso. Randy was of Baptist faith.

He worked as a heavy mechanic operator at Grove Manufacturing and later at Letterkenny Army Depot until he retired in 2022 for health reasons. 

Randy is survived by his daughter, April Spreckelsen and husband RJ, and grandchildren Ashley and Anthony, from Ponte Vedra, FL and son, Jeremy Kelso of McConnellsburg, PA. Randy is also survived by two siblings, Richard Kelso and Donna Shover.

In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Kelso.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

The family has entrusted Randy’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Randy, please visit the floral store.


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