Mary E. "Betty" Keiber

1920 - 2020

Mary E. "Betty" Keiber obituary, 1920-2020, Easton, PA

BORN

1920

DIED

2020

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Mary Keiber Obituary

Mary E. 'Betty' Keiber
EASTON
Mary E. "Betty" Keiber, 100, of Easton, PA, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born February 3, 1920, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise (Helwick) and Clifton Schwenk.
A 1937 graduate of Easton High School, she had been the office manager for First Presbyterian Church Nursery School from 1956 to 1983. Betty was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton; Easton Chapter #214, OES and was a volunteer at Easton Hospital. Because of Betty's unconditional acceptance and listening skills she became a treasure to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is survived by her children, Robert J. Keiber Jr. (wife Sandra) of Palmer Twp., PA, Betty Ann Yurkewitch (husband Frank) of McLean, VA, Margaret Louise Engstrom of Sierra Vista, AZ; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Keiber Sr. and a granddaughter.
Due to the coronavirus restrictions a private family service will be held at the Ashton Funeral Home followed by interment at Easton Heights Cemetery. A public celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Safe Harbor or the Children's Home of Easton. Please offer online condolences for the family at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ashton Funeral Home
1337 Northampton St.
Easton, PA 18042
610-253-4678

Published by The Express Times on Mar. 24, 2020.
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To the Keiber Family,
With deepest sympathy for your loss. Mrs. Keiber was a dear friend-- kind, supportive, and understanding. it was always a pleasure to visit and exchange thoughts and family news. She spoke of you all with deep love and affection. It was evident that her family brought her great joy.
Mrs. Keiber was, and always will be, an inspiration to me. It has been a privilege to have her as a friend.

Apryl Grover

April 2, 2020

Bob,Sandy and family,
It was such a pleasure and privilege to have known Betty and to have taken care of her. She was my true inspiration.. I always told her that. Sending prayers and comfort to you and your family.
Sincerely,

Cyndi Shriver Luckenbach

March 27, 2020

Bob and Sandy,

So sorry to read of the passing of your Mom, Bob. Brings back memories of Sunday School. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ann Chipman

March 27, 2020

bob sandy and family so sorry for your loss mike and Robbie haldaman

March 27, 2020

The loss of Betty will be felt by so many for so long. She was such a caring, wise and gracious lady who dearly loved her family. We always enjoyed our visits with her and will miss them. We are privileged to have known her. We send our deepest sympathy to the entire Keiber family and wish you moments of peace and comfort as you remember the good times with her.

Mary and Allan Lockard

March 26, 2020

Mary and Allan Lockard

March 26, 2020

Thank you for being the "best gram a kid could have!" I love and already miss you SO much.
Too many things to list... of what I loved about you!! You knew and God knows. That is what is most important. You were our matriarch, listening ear, and soft warm hug. Thank you for always being there for ALL of us.
XXOO Love you GG!! Meg, Josh, Noah, Hannah, Eliana, and Emily.

March 25, 2020

you were always a bright light radiating love and kindness to all of us.

bessie cicero

March 25, 2020

We have had the pleasure of knowing Betty for over 45 years. Betty was the last of our families' previous generation.
She was a perfect example of a caring, delightful, and soft spoken individual.
We always looked forward to seeing her at family gatherings. Betty persevered to age 100. We remember seeing her after her second hip fracture using a walker to attend a family members birthday. We were amazed at seeing her walk up a graded driveway to attend the special ocassion.
Betty was always pleasant and kind and made all around her feel at ease. We will miss her dearly.

Vito and Robin Cicero and family

March 25, 2020

To The Keiber Family,

Tony joins me in sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire Keiber
family at this difficult time.

I was so happy to have had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Aunt Betty in late January. She enjoyed sharing pictures and stories of her grandchildren and great grandchildren with me and we really had a wonderful time solving the world's problems. I have so many fond memories of her throughout the years of my childhood. She had a certain grace about her that made her so pleasing to be around.

Lynne Rossi

Lynne Rossi

March 24, 2020

Our condolences to the Keiber family. Mrs. Keiber was one of the nice ladies in the neighborhood. Sue

Sue Weaver and Preston Hindmarch

March 24, 2020

She was a gem. So very sorry for your loss Sue& Mike Hahn

March 24, 2020

So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Mary was my roommate at Easton hospital 20 years ago. Even though we were patients, she made the stay easier. Mary made an impact with her vibrant personality and we stayed in touch for a time. She wrote me a letter telling how devastated she was when her granddaughter died. I thought about her often over the years. R.I.P. Mary. Enjoy your reunion with your granddaughter.

Nina Cerulli

March 24, 2020

What a shock to learn of Betty"s passing!
I was so happy to have spent some time with her a few weeks after her birthday. We loved to talk about our genealogy and discover who was related and how.
There's never enough time to spend with those we love! I treasure all the times we did get together.
I will miss her sweet and positive nature, her love of family and many friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Ann Anderson and family

Ann Anderson

March 24, 2020

It has been an honor and a privilege to have known Betty. I knew her when I started working at the nursery school when I was 19. She had such a calming nature about her. I last saw her in January and she said I just want to make it to 100 and she did.
God blessed her.
My sympathies to her family.
Eran Meilinger

Eran Meilinger

March 24, 2020

Bob and Sandy,

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mary. Please accept our condolences. Looks like she lived a long and wonderful life. May she rest in peace.

Odie and Debbie Karam

March 24, 2020

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