Kelly, Robert F. Born 1935 in Rosemont, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by Donald W. VanArtsdalen. Confirmed by the Senate on June 25, 1987, and received commission on June 26, 1987. Assumed senior status on July 17, 2001. Education: Villanova University, B.S., 1957 Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1960 Professional Career: Private practice, Media, Pennsylvania, 1961-1962, 1964-1976 Private practice, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1962-1964 Clerk, Hon. Francis J. Catania, Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1972 Prothonotary, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1972-1976 Chairman, Delaware County [Pennsylvania] Republican Executive Committee, 1972-1985 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County [Pennsylvania], 1976-1987