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KEITH ROBERT
51, of Cochranton, died Oct. 24, 2006 at his residence following a one-year illness. He was born November 24, 1954 in Pittsburgh, a son of Robert and Marion Gensler Friel. He was a 1973 graduate of Hampton High School. He was self-employed with Northern Appalachian Producers, Inc. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his mother, Marion Friel of Hampton Twp.; his father, Robert Friel of Pgh.; 2 sisters, Shawn Green and her husband James of McCandless and Colleen O'Toole and her husband Richard of Hampton Twp.; 2 brothers, John Friel of Hampton Twp. and Robert Friel and his wife Toni of Pittsburgh; nieces, nephews and a great-niece. Calling hours are Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 12422 Conneaut Lake Rd., Conneaut Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, 155 S. Ninth St., Conneaut Lake. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of Americas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335, Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Center Ave., Pgh., PA 15232, or Dr. Richard R. O'Toole Pediatric Fund, 4208 Rosanna Dr., Allison Park, PA 15101. Condolences may be emailed to the family at [email protected].
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Sandi Robshaw
November 28, 2006
I will never think of Conneaut Lake without thinking of Keith. I have some great memories of our childhood together (Me, Sue, Coleen, and Keith)
After we were grown up,I always called Keith when we would go up the lake for the weekend and he always popped over for a visit. I'll really miss that.
Aunt Marion, Uncle Bobby, and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Schumacher
October 27, 2006
Dear Colleen and Family,
So sorry we are not there with you during this difficult time but be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be sending a donation in Keith's memory to the Pediatric Fund, and will be in touch when we return from Australia.
All Our Love,
Anne, Margaret and Kathy.
Lawrence Withum
October 27, 2006
Colleen, Shawn, and family: my sincere condolences on Keith's passing. The pain is now over, and he beat us all to heaven. We can look him up there.
karen trombetta
October 26, 2006
My prayers & condolences to the entire Friel family, with an extra hug to those I've been in contact with these last couple weeks - to Bob, Kathy & Colleen: your love & concern for Keith, I'm sure, were appreciated & eased him in his departure. Though I'm just "the girl at the Credit Union," please know I care & my thoughts are with you during this dismal time.
Karen Trombetta
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Ron Carter
October 26, 2006
Colleen,
For this news, I'm truly sorry. Though not unexpected, the passing of a brother is both difficult and, seemingly, unfair. I hope for peace for both you and Keith as you seek to get through this time. My thoughts are with you as they have been for the past month. Regards, Ron
Marshall Johnson
October 26, 2006
Colleen,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you will dearly miss your brother.
Marshall
Richard O'Toole
October 26, 2006
Keith's kindness and love of family was very evident to anyone who knew him. We pray for his family today, and in the days ahead. Keith's great courage should be an inspiration to all of us. May he rest in peace.
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