William "Mike" M. Kelso

William M. “Mike” Kelso, 60, of Jamestown, West Shenango Township, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by his family, his roommate, Malachai Soboslay, and his devoted friend and caregiver, Cory Curtician.

Mike was born in Greenville on May 26, 1965, to Betty (Weimert) Kelso. He pursued his education and built a dedicated career as a draftsman and later as a die setter at Target Stamping in Kinsman, Ohio, where he worked for 27 years before retiring.

Mike found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing, drawing, watching movies, reading, playing darts, and bowling. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his family and friends, creating lasting memories with those he loved most.

He is survived by his children, Kyle Kelso and his girlfriend, Krysta Payton, of Meadville, and Kayla Thurber Benthall of Greenville; and by his two grandchildren, Jackson Benthall and his girlfriend, Rena Leonard, and Amanda Benthall and her boyfriend, Jadon Ferguson, all of Greenville.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Kelso; his wife, Susan Thurber; and his sister, Maria Kelso.

In accordance with Mike’s wishes, no services will be held. His family will honor his life privately.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Sheakleyville, Pennsylvania.