Obituary of Patricia A. Kenelia

Patricia A. Kenelia, 73, of Upper Deerfield Twp. died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born in Stow Creek Twp. to the late Gene L. Willis and Anna Craig Willis, she was the wife of the late Donald “Dutsel” Kenelia. She had lived at her present address for the past 42 years and prior to that had resided in Bridgeton. Patricia had recently retired from volunteering at the Bridgeton location of Inspira Medical Center for the 25 years. She enjoyed shopping, trips to the casinos and taking walks with her dog, Buddy. She is survived by her four daughters, Donna Garrison of Downingtown, PA, Dawn Calabrese and her husband Damon of Upper Deerfield, Deneen Newmaster and her husband Danny and DeAnn Benvenuto and her husband John of Clarksboro; four grandchildren, Craig Garrison, Brandi Bodenstaff, Adrianna Horner and Nikolas Newmaster; a great-grandson, Dominick Garrison; a sister, Joan Franks of Minotola and her furry companion, Buddy. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Willis and a sister, Bonnie Willis. Memorial services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp on Saturday, November 1st at 12 Noon. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 11 AM to 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Patricia’s memory to the Cumberland County SPCA, 1244 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.