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Emma Keeney Obituary
Manchester Twp - Emma L. Keeney, age 92, of Manchester Township, York, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Keeney.
Born on November 29, 1926, in Curwensville, she was a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Glenna Alice (Shively) Thurstin. She retired as an Office Manager from York Oil Service and volunteered at York Hospital for 25 years. Mrs. Keeney was a founding member of Hayshire United Church of Christ as well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 169. She remained active up to her death with the Red Hat Society and Card Club and was an avid golfer.
Mrs. Keeney is survived by a daughter, Barbara J. Mortorff, and her husband Lloyd M., Jr., of York; a son, Robert C. Keeney, Sr., and his wife Gale, of Lititz; five grandsons, Mark Keeney, Robert Keeney, Jr., Michael Keeney, Brett Keeney, and Matthew Keeney; nine great grandchildren, Kylie Keeney, Emmalee Spangler, Jacquelyn Keeney, Andrea Keeney, Jakob Keeney, Brandon Keeney, Allison Keeney, Olivia Keeney, and Ava Keeney; and two great great grandchildren, Charlotte Day and Hailey Spangler. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas A. Keeney; a great granddaughter, Meghan Keeney; three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 PM Monday, January 7, 2019 at Hayshire United Church of Christ, 100 Haybrook Drive, York, with her Pastor, The Rev. Brenda Marin, officiating. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 PM. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Workinger Semmel Funeral Homes and Cremation, 849 East Market Street, York, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Meghan Keeney Scholarship Fund, mail to Moravian Manor, 300 West Lemmon Street, Lititz, PA 17543, or to a charity of your choice.
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Joanne Roach
January 27, 2020
Bob, I am the little girl, not so little now, who lived across the street from you in at Clear Spring. I would often drive by the old homestead. I even phoned your mother & visited her since I retired from teaching. Last week I had to take my sister to a doctor at Hayshire, but when we left, due to road work, we went to the right, then up the hill, turn left, found Clear Spring Boulevard & came down it. I took notice that your mother's home was "For Sale." Our mothers' birthdays were both on Nov. 29, 1926. I knew that since I was little.
I feel so badly that I did not know about her passing. I probably would have come to the viewing. I enjoyed my visit with her so much. You & your families are in my thoughts & prayers.
January 8, 2019
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
January 7, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)
Cathy Mann
January 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I golfed with Emma for many years at Grandview and enjoyed her company. She will be missed!
Sally Dietz
January 4, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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