Kelsey A. Hannold

Kelsey A. Hannold, 21, of Marietta, PA decided it was time to leave us on November 18, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jim and Bridey Hannold. Kelsey had a sparkle and flair that was contagious to those around her. She had a quick wit and a sense of humor that no one could escape. She was a complete joy to have around and her energy was infectious. Her freckles added pizzazz and she had the best damn eyebrows ever. Growing up Kelsey had such a positive and fun experience in school that she decided she wanted to be a teacher herself. She graduated from Donegal High School in 2011. She attended West Chester University and was a senior at the College of Health Science. While there, she developed a deep love for the Adapted PE program and loved to work with the kids and coached the Rammie’s Soccer. While attending school she worked part time at the Bon Ton Park City. An avid softball player, Kelsey played on many club teams and played four years varsity for Donegal. While playing for Donegal she helped lead her team to 2 L-L League Titles in 2009 and 2011. She also helped take them into the PIAA State Tournament three out of the four years. She went on to play at West Chester University for two years. One of Kelsey’s favorite things was spending time with her family. She loved taking her siblings to the movies and hiking. She always helped NayNay with her art shows when no one else wanted to and simply loved “hanging out” with her uncles and aunt and reenacting their interactions. She was dubbed by them “the seventh Durkin child.” In addition her parents, she is survived by her sister and brother, Julia and Brett Hannold, of Marietta, PA, maternal grandmother, Joyce “NayNay” Durkin of Mountville, PA. Maternal Aunts and Uncles: Daniel Durkin, Jr. , Michael R. Durkin, Colleen Durkin and David Wytovich, John Durkin, Kyle Durkin. Paternal grandmother, Randy Hannold of DuBois, PA. Paternal Aunts and Uncles: Cathy and Jerry Smith, Michael and Pattie Hannold, and Philip Hannold and Hanola Zurenda and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: Daniel Durkin, Sr. and Robert Hannold, Sr. and a cousin, Jessica Smith. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Kelsey’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 528 West Orange Street, (corner of Orange and Pine Streets), Lancaster, PA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider two things that brought her happiness: a Memorial contribution in Kelsey’s name to Donegal Softball Booster Club, 915 Anderson Ferry Road, Mt. Joy, PA 17552 or to West Chester University Foundation, PO Box 541, West Chester, PA 19381 with “Adapted PE” in the memo section.

Kelsey A. Hannold

November 21, 2014