V. Paul Kellar

V. Paul Kellar, 84, of Big Run, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born in DuBois on July 10, 1941, a son of the late Vinton Paul Kellar, Sr. and Martha (Yohe) Kellar.

Mr. Kellar served in the United States Air Force during peacetime in the cold war from 1959-1963.

On April 18, 1959, he married the former Thelma Eileen Bowser.  They enjoyed sixty-six years of marriage and raised two daughters.

Mr. Kellar worked as a Science teacher in the Brockway School District, where he also coached football for many years.  His influence extended far beyond academics and athletics, shaping young lives with lessons they carried well into adulthood.  Mr. Kellar had great tales about teaching and his interactions with his students.

Paul was a legendary storyteller and known for his unique sense of humor. He previously enjoyed hunting, and reminiscing about the good old days at Potlatch and the Friendly T.   He was a proud lifetime member of the NRA.

He served as the past President of the Big Run Borough Council for many years.  His intellect, devotion and knowledge of both the area and prior happenings in Big Run served the citizens well over the years.

In addition to his wife Thelma, he is survived by two daughters, Jenipher Kellar of Big Run and Jill (Rick) Hurd of Jefferson, Maryland; two grandchildren, Austin (Jessica) Hurd  of Jefferson, Maryland and Alli (Andrew) Hubert of Point of Rocks, Maryland; five great grandchildren, Scarlett, Payton, and Tessa Hubert, and Westin and Everett Hurd; one brother, James (Carolyn) Kellar of Punta Gorda, Florida; two sisters, Ann (Bob) Leach of Titusville and Nancy Bleck of Long Island, New York.

Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jeanne McAuley.

There will be no viewing, however, friends will be received from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Big Run.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., officiated by Bob Lott.  Military honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 2076.

His ashes will be interred at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to the NRA.

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