Kelsey L. McCarthy, 28, of New Milford, PA, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County.

Born September 22, 1995 in Johnson City, NY, she is the daughter of James McCarthy and wife, Nicole of Newfoundland, PA, and Amy Osborne McCarthy and companion, Jeff McDonald, of Forest City, PA.

Kelsey was a graduate of Western Wayne High School and received her degree in early childhood education from the Fortis Institute. Kelsey had a special place in her heart for children and worked for several years at Ages and Stages Day Care in Waymart. A week ago, she accepted a position with Treasure House in Montrose, PA, where she was excited to finally have her own classroom.

She cherished her two dogs, Poppy and Duncan. But most importantly Kelsey's family meant the world to her. She always made time for family visits and especially looked forward to game nights with her grandma McCarthy and the rest of the crew. Kelsey's passing has left her family and friends heart broken. She will be fondly remembered as a loving and caring person.

She is also survived by one sister: Lindsey Kwiec and husband, Paul of Dunmore, PA; a nephew: Owen Kwiec; her grandmother: Irene McCarthy of Hallstead, PA; her grandfather: Harry Osborne and wife, Linda of Concord, NC; aunts and uncles: Margaret and Matt Pomes and John and Jamie McCarthy; two special cousins who provided Kelsey with so much support: Nicole Cudo and Robert Warner; and several great aunts, great uncles and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her grandfather: John McCarthy and her grandmother: Cynthia Osborne.

A funeral service was held Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. from Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale, PA. Cremation followed.

You can view the live stream through the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/103060 . Please be aware that there is a slight delay in the recording. The livestream will start about 15 minutes before the the service time.

Viewing hours were held Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were sent to Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431