Tammy Marie Hutchison

Tammy Marie Hutchison, age 48 of Merrittstown, Pa., passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in J. W. Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va., following a brief illness. She was born March 22, 1978, in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., a daughter of the late James W. and Patricia Arlene (Walker) Early III. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate person who worked as a certified nurse’s aide for many years at local nursing homes. Tammy was characterized by her children and family as a hardworking and independent woman. She loved decorating, cooking, and listening to music, especially when she was wrenching on cars. Surviving are her husband of 14 years, Brandon Kelly; two daughters, Emily Elizabeth Hutchison of Carmichaels, Pa. and Samantha Marie Tarr of Brownsville, Pa.; a son Trent Ian Hutchison of Charleroi, Pa.; six grandchildren Alayna, Marlee, Scarlett, Damien, Othello, and Khowen; sister Margie Carocci of Vanderbilt, Pa.; special cousin who was like a sister Shirley Walker; and brothers-in-law Justin Kelly (Kortney) and Chris Kelly of Reno, NV. Deceased in addition to her parents is a brother, James W. Early, IV. Arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Funeral Director/Owner and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director.