Heather Renee Kelley, 22 of California, MD formerly of Mt. Union, PA, died December 1, 2006 in Bayside Care Center with her mother by her side.

Born April 30, 1984 in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of Michael and Jeannette Stuter Upchurch of California, MD and David M. Kelley of Mt. Union, PA.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Joshua Kelley and her sister Brianna Upchurch, both of California, MD and her grandparents Warren F. and Rebecca Stuter of Reedsville, PA.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents David F. Kelley and Carol Ann Kelly, both of Mt. Union, PA.

She lived most of her life in St. Mary's County, attending the Leonardtown area schools. After moving to PA, she graduated in 2003 from Mt. Union Area High School, and then worked as a nursing assistant in various nursing homes in PA before becoming ill. She attended the Reedsville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Reedsville, PA.

Interment will be in Belleville, PA where the services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD.