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Irene M. Keister

1924 - 2017

Irene M. Keister obituary, 1924-2017, Brockway, PA

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc

1033 4Th Ave

Brockway, Pennsylvania

Irene Keister Obituary

Irene M. Keister, age 93, a longtime Main Street, Brockway, resident, currently a resident at Highland View Health Care in Brockway, died on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Highland View.
Born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Marion Nelson Kent. Irene was married to Klahr J. Keister and he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1999.
She was a homemaker.
Irene was a member of the Moorhead United Methodist Church in Brockway and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Her greatest enjoyment in life was not only visiting with her family, but visiting and talking to people anywhere she went.
She is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Rob) Morrison and Patti (John) Marnati, both of Brockway; four grandsons: J. Travis Marnati of Virginia Beach; Matt (Michele) Marnati of Honolulu, Hawaii; Ryan (Nancy) Morrison of Brockway and Jeff (Gail McLaughlin) Morrison, also of Brockway. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be today, Wednesday, April 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor Bob Trask officiating. Burial will be in the Wildwood Cemetery at Brockway.
Memorial donations may be made to the Moorhead U.M. Church, P.O. Box 233, Brockway, PA 15824.
Online condolences may be left at csfhinc.com.

Published by The Courier Express from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2017.
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Irene always knew how to make me laugh, and some days when I needed a hug, she was always there with open arms. Blessed Be and Peace Be With You All! Lisa Hicks

April 13, 2017

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John & Carole Kot

April 12, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of your Beautiful Mother Peggy and Patty and Families. Love John and Carole Kot..

April 12, 2017

What a wonderful lady Irene was! Will always remember her with much love. So very sorry for your loss, Roby and Peggy and family.

Norma Light

April 12, 2017

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