Rhonda Lee Bertram Kelly

We have set up a go fund me account to help Rhonda’s two boys, Colin and Evan with their college funds. Thank you everyone for your love and support. We could not be more grateful. 

On Monday, January 6 , 2020, Rhonda Lee Bertram Kelly, loving Mother of two children, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 52.

Rhonda was born on June 27, 1967 in Steubenville, Ohio to Robert and Loretta Bertram. Toronto High School graduate in 1985 and attended Kent State University. She is survived by her children, Colin Kelly and Evan Kelly, of Westerville, Ohio, Father, Robert Bertram, of Toronto, Ohio, Sister, Jodi Smathers(Chad Cram), of Pickerington, Ohio, Nieces, Alta, Arian, Bella, Emma, and Maddie, Nephews, Andrew, Adam, and Landen, Aunt Carol Winters, Uncles, and cousins.  Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Bertram and her brother, Robert Bertram, Jr.


Rhonda was known for her infectious smile, her big heart, and her kind and compassionate spirit. She loved her kids with every bit of her soul. In the words of Rhonda, “Life is precious. Always look for the good in people. Make the time you have count.” She was a big Buckeyes and Bears fan. She was well known for being a very hard worker.


A visitation funeral service will be held on Friday,January 10th, 2020 at the Grace Fellowship Main Campus at 1449 Refugee Rd. Pickerington, OH 43147 with visitation at 2 pm and service following at 4pm. There will be a second visitation and service held on Saturday, January 11th 2020 in Toronto at the First Presbyterian at 116 North 3rd Street Toronto, OH 43964, with visitation at 1pm followed by a service at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colin and Evan’s college funds.