Kelly M. (Marquette) Bond

Kelly M. Bond, 62, of Kempton, PA passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2024. She was the loving wife of Jonathan C. Bond, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage in October 2023. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was a daughter of Delphine (Carr) Marquette and the late James H. Marquette.

Kelly last worked as an office administrator for the Agricultural Extension at Penn State. She was a member, newsletter publisher, and former council member of New Bethel Church in Kempton, PA. Kelly was also a member of the Albany Township Historical Society and was formerly very active in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.

In addition to her husband, Jon, and her mother, Delphine, she is survived by her two sons, Samuel M. “Sam” Bond and fiancé, Chelsea Geisinger of Mohrsville, PA, and Noel M. Bond of the U.S. Peace Corps, currently serving in Zambia, Africa; brother, James “Jim” (Michelle) Marquette of West Chester, PA; sister, Karen (James) Gingrich of Mechanicsburg, PA; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Jane Marquette.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11 AM at New Bethel Church, 135 New Bethel Church Road Kempton, with a visitation period from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Robert Ziehmer will officiate.

Memorial contributions in Kelly’s name may be made to either New Bethel Church sent directly to the church address above, or a charity of your choice c/o the Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA. 

To ensure timely delivery, please place all flower orders AT LEAST 24 hours prior to the start of Kelly's funeral service.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kelly M. (Marquette) Bond, please visit our floral store.