Canton, Ohio
Dr. Marie A. Keener age 106, a pioneer in the science of osteopathic medicine, died Jan. 28, 2010. She was born Dec. 2, 1904 in Hartville, Ohio to Benjamin and Anna Keener. Marie graduated from Hartville High School in 1922, attended Hiram College for one year and then matriculated to the Chicago...
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Our Families Most Cherished Doctor ... You will be Missed...
Memories of Dear Dr. Keener will always be Our Blessing...
Sincerely , Richard and Pat Kiko and Dick's 12 Brothers and Sisters Whom Dr. Keener mostly delivered at Home On Our Parents,
( Russ and Coletta 's ) Farm south of Canton, Ohio
Richard and Pat Kiko
February 08, 2011 | North Canton, OH
My first memory of Dr. Keener was when she came to our house to give me an injection for strep throat. I was about 8 yrs. old. She wasn't exactly my favorite person after that. Until I got to know her, of course. She cared for my parents, too. What a kind and knowledgable physician she was. Never in a rush, alwasys making you feel like her only patient. May she rest in peace.
Leslie Nicola
February 06, 2011 | Columbus, OH
Dr. Keener’s friendly interest in my grandparents, parents, and us children (now in our sixties!) is an enduring legacy of kindness. My grandparents were her neighbors, patients, and friends. Doc and June were a Canton institution. My grandfather was always tickled to be drafted into June’s many household and automotive projects. My mother was Doc’s receptionist for some years. Doc (or Dr. Marie as she liked us to call her) always encouraged us kids in our musical and artistic interests. Doc...
February 02, 2011
Dr. Keener’s friendly interest in my grandparents, parents, and us children (now in our sixties!) is an enduring legacy of kindness. My grandparents were her neighbors, patients, and friends. Doc and June were a Canton institution. My grandfather was always tickled to be drafted into June’s many household and automotive projects. My mother was Doc’s receptionist for some years. Doc (or Dr. Marie as she liked us to call her) always encouraged us kids in our musical and artistic interests. Doc...
Todd Boli
February 02, 2011 | Framingham, MA
As a past active member and officer of the Canton Camera Club I had the pleasure of knowing "Doc" and June for many years. It was always a delight to talk with her and hear her stories. She will be greatly missed by all who had to honor of knowing Dr. Marie Keener.
Alan R. Dolan, Massillon, OH
January 31, 2011
What a wonderful physician, teacher and role model she was! Dr. Keener taught me to value the experiences of everyone, young and old and to be open to new ideas wherever they may come from. She was full of grace and dignity and she touched so many lives. The world is a better place because of Dr. Marie Keener and I feel , I am a better physician because of her. Her intellectual curiosity was unmatched and she always was willing to share her treasure trove of Osteopathic medical knowledge. She...
Dr. Lisa Vaughn
January 31, 2011 | Massillon, OH
I met Dr. Kenner only a few times, but I have fond memories of our meeting at the Canton Soroptimist meetings. May you rest in peace, dear lady.
Cheryl Fouts, Governor MWR
January 31, 2011
We knew Dr. Keener was a member of our church, but we didn't know her well until we discovered her relationship with Maria VonTrapp.When our seven children played the parts of the seven little VonTrapps in the stage play "The Sound of Music", Dr. Keener sent us an autographed photo of Maria. When our son was stricken with a near fatal attack on a Sunday evening, we called her instead of our family doctor - she was a neighbor. She came to the house, examined him, took him up in her arms and...
Gail Martin
January 31, 2011 | Canton, OH
Dr. Keener was a treasured member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Canton Chapter. At 106, she was our oldest member. Many of us have cherished memories of her kind smile and generous spirit.
Margaret Frost
January 31, 2011 | New Franklin, OH