Kelly (Mervine) Kearn, 40, of Hummelstown, a kind, beautiful soul, was taken from us entirely too soon on August 12, 2019.

She was born on December 30, 1978 in Pottsville, a daughter of Roger W. and Phyllis M. (Troutman) Mervine.

She was a graduate of Tri Valley HS Class of 1997; and a graduate of Penn State University, Class of 2001 with a degree in Management Science and Information Systems.

She served in the United States Army for 9 years, with a tour of duty in Iraq, attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

She was the Director, I.T. Security and Compliance for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.

Kelly was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church, Pitman, and a member of Woodmen Life Chapter #433, Pitman.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Whalen W. and Alma (Rabuck) Mervine; maternal grandparents Bruce H. and Orpha M. (Snyder) Troutman; uncles Ronald Mayer and Ronald Troutman.

She is survived by her father Roger W., and mother Phyllis M. (Troutman) Mervine, of Pitman; brother, Kris W. and wife Wendy (Runkle) Mervine, of Bel Air, MD; nieces Elise M. and Abby K. Mervine; former husband Michael A. Scheib, of Dauphin; step daughter Kate-Lynn M. Scheib; two aunts, Linda Mayer, and Josephine (Babe) Troutman.

Services were held at St. Paul's E.C. Church, 172 Ridge Road, Pitman, on Friday August 16, at 11:30 A.M., with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating.

A viewing was held 9:30 am until the time of service Friday at the church.

Burial was made in the St. Paul's E.C. Church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Milton Hershey School, P.O. Box 830, Hershey PA 17033-0830.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, Pennsylvania was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .