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Leonard Keller Obituary

Leonard J. Keller Sr., Newton Twp., died Friday morning at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Bonnie Smith. The couple married on Nov. 30, 1963.

Born in Jamaica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Gustave and Mabel Neisham Keller. He was self-employed throughout his life, working alongside his sons as a farmer and a truck driver. He was a resident of Newton Twp. since he was two years old. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clarks Summit.

Len enjoyed gardening, farming, trucking, flowers and NASCAR; but most of all spending time with his grandkids and friends.

Also surviving are two sons, Leonard J. Keller Jr. and his wife, Joan; and Richard Keller and his wife, Heidi; five grandchildren, Ashley, Erica, Trever and Tess Keller; and Tara Bebb; two great-grandchildren, Camrynn Albrecht and Brayden Keller, all of Newton Twp.; three brothers, Robert Keller, Newton Twp.; Kenny Keller, Fort Collins, Colo.; and Steve Keller, Bristol, Tenn.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of the Sacred Heart as well the Pallman and Miller families.

The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. George J. Mathews, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Milwaukee Cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

For directions or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lawrenceeyoung funeralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times on Jun. 29, 2013.

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Natalie Keller-Bertolino

July 2, 2013

I have such fond memories of Uncle Lenny working hard on the farm. He was such a kind man and will be sorely missed.

Carol Miller

July 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Lenny's family.

Jane & Dave Evans

July 1, 2013

Bonnie and Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lenny. He was a great man. May all your wonderful memories help comfort you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Joan Britton Brown

June 29, 2013

Bonnie, I am so sorry to read of your husband's death. You and your family are in my prayers.

Bradley Capwell

June 29, 2013

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Lenny. He was a great guy and a hard worker. He will be missed.

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