Mary Jane Barranco was born May 8, 1923 to Vincent James Barranco and Giuseppina (Josephine) Amato, immigrants from Cefalu, Sicily, who settled in Venango County, Pennsylvania and later moved to Clarion County.

1920 Census, Emlenton Borough, Venango County, Pa.
Main Street
Vincent Barranco, Head, Owns home, 43, immig 190-, Retail fruit & veg merchant, b Italy
Josephine Barranco, Wife, 32, immig 190-, Saleswoman fruit store, b Italy
Rosie C., Dau., 12, bPa.
Sara, Dau., 10, b Pa.
Joseph H., Son, 8, b Pa.
Samuel, Son, 6, b Pa.
Carmeline, Dau., 5, b Pa.
Margaret, Dau., 1 yr 10 mos., b Pa.
Samuel Massena, boarder, 23, immig. 1911, b Italy

1930 Census, East Brady Borough, Clarion County, Pa.
Broad Street
Josephine Barranco, Wife, 44, mar 21 yrs, immig 1909, b Italy, parents b Italy
Sarah, Dau., 20, Saleslady in grocery store, b Pa.
Joseph, Son, 19, Truck driver grocery store, b Pa.
Samuel, Son, 18, b Pa.
Lena, Dau., 16, b Pa.
Margaret, Dau., 12, b Pa.
Josephine, Dau., 9, b Pa.
Mary J., Dau., 6, b Pa.
Angeline, Dau., 4 yr 11 mos., b Pa.

Mary Jane Barranco married Joseph Leo Kelly on February 9, 1952 in Clarion County. They had 4 children at the time of Joseph's tragic death in 1962.

Mary Jane Kelly was a long-time employee of St. Francis Hospital.

DAUGHTER'S OBITUARY: MARY JOSEPHINE (KELLY)ORZECHOWSKI - Mary Josephine, 59, of O'Hara Twp., formerly of Oakmont, died Friday evening, August 10, 2012, with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Walt K. Orzechowski of 36 years; dear mother of Jarrett D., Kelly C. and Molly K. Orzechowski; dear daughter of Mary Jane Barranco Kelly and the late Joseph Kelly Sr.; sister of Joseph L. Kelly, Jr., John V. Kelly, and Lee W. (Sharon) Kelly; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary Jo received her BS in nursing in 1974 from the University of Pgh., Masters at LaRoche in personal Administration. Until her illness she was employed at Cigna Health as a disability claims Mgr. She loved her children, family, and friends. Mary Jo will be remembered as never having the word "no" in her vocabulary. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Sunday from 7-9 Monday from 2-4, 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11:30 a.m. St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Oakmont. Family suggests memorials to St. Irenaeus Catholic School Angel fund, 637 Fourth St., Oakmont, PA 15139. -- Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2012

SON'S OBITUARY: LEE W. KELLY, 51, of Penn Hills, died suddenly Saturday, November 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Sharon (Mitchell) Kelly; dear father of Brian B. Kelly; son of Mary Jane (Barranco) Kelly and the late Joseph L., Sr.; brother of Joseph Leo Kelly, Jr., John "Jack" Kelly and the late Mary Jo (Kelly) Orzechowski; son-in-law of Benjamin L. Mitchell and the late Marlene Mitchell; brother-in-law of Walter Orzechowski, Scott (Carla) and Fred (Michele) Mitchell; also nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Family strongly suggests memorials for his son Brian's College Fund. --- Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Nov. 17, 2013.

OBITUARY OF MARY JANE BARRANCO KELLY: Mary Jane Kelly, 101 of Oakmont, passed away Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, in UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh. - She was born May 8, 1923, in East Brady, Pa a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Amato) Barranco. - Mary Jane was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont, where she volunteered in numerous church events. She was a proud and involved member of St. Francis Nursing School Alumni. - Mary Jane is survived by her 2 sons, Joseph L. Kelly II (Kathy Renee) of Southhaven, Miss, and John V. Kelly of Oakmont; her 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. - In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Kelly, Sr.; her daughter, Mary Jo (Kelly) Orzechowski; her son Lee William Kelly and 7 brothers and sisters. - Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139 on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at Holy Family Parish- St. Irenaeus Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m.