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Miriam Jean Kelly

  • On May 29, 2020
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Miriam Jean Kelly age 78 of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. She was born July 27, 1941 in West Newton, Pennsylvania.

Miriam cared deeply for her family and friends and was known by all as a wonderfully caring and loving person.

Miriam had a life long love of music and singing and enjoyed a career teaching music at Point Park University.

Miriam sang for Rodef Shalom congregation, Calvary Episcopal Church, as well as Mt. Lebanon United Methodist.

Miriam was able to tour Europe with the Mt. Lebanon Choir highlighted with a performance at the Vatican singing to the Pope.

A virtual memorial service will be held through the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Facebook Live page on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10 AM. Memorial may be made to the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church 975 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.

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6 Comments

C. Bruce Fox
I had the PLEASURE of singing with Miriam via Rodef Shalom and Temple Sinai for services. She was always a joy to be around and had some wonderful jokes to tell. I remember those days fondly.
ioulía “Jill” Kornberg
So sad to hear this. Miriam was my voice teacher back in high school. I’m 54 now...doesn’t seem like it was so very long ago. She was so talented, and kind-hearted yet she didn’t take any of my teenage crap. ❤️ RIP beautiful soul.
Valerie Williams
Rest Peacefully sweet Miriam. I had many voice teachers over the years but it is THIS woman who truly taught me to sing. Her guidance got me into my #1 Musical Theater school while still demanding I practice my French diction. ☺️???? When I say that this woman transformed my life: it is an understatement. I still think often of her little house on the hill in Mt. Lebonan and her sweet kitties who would come around for lessons. Like so many teachers: you’ve touched us more than you’ll ever know. Rest well sweet Miriam. I love you. ❤️
Elizabeth Grillo
I lived in Pittsburgh and grew up on parkway drive, just one street over from Miriam. She was my mom’s friend for years. They first met singing together at Calvary episcopal church. I remember my mom Suzanne, Miriam, Beverly, and another woman, I can’t remember her name playing bridge once a month. I was lucky to study voice with Miriam in high school. She was like a second mother to me. Always kind, laughing and ready to listen. She had a beautiful voice and played the piano so lovingly. I am truly blessed to have known her. She made a difference in my life during a time when I needed help as a teenager. I spoke with about a year ago when she moved into her new long term care facility. She was happy and still had her sense of humor. Love you Miriam. Thank you for being such a kind soul. Rest In Peace
Flora Brewer (Paulos)
I was just looking through my old music books and found Miriam's signature in my first book of Art Songs. I guess that was about 1970 and I was maybe 13 years old. She was the teacher who got me into music school and steered me through traumatic teenage years. She encouraged me to sing in the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh when I was still in high school. I remember how she was our soloist for the Mass in Time of War. Such a beautiful voice. Such a kind woman. She was one of my role models for what a strong woman can be. So grateful that I knew her when.
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