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Frances Keller Obituary

Frances L. Keller January 17, 1921 - June 9, 2011 Frances Keller, 90, of Boalsburg, passed away, Wednesday, June 9, 2011, at Centre Crest. Born on Jan. 17, 1921 in Centre County, she was the daughter of the late David Keller and Louise Stover Keller. She married James E. Keller who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1990. Fran retired from Murata-Erie in 1985. She was a life-long camper at the Grange Fair in Centre Hall and was life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post in Potters Mills. Fran and Jim belonged to the legion at Old Fort and very much enjoyed attending and helping at the annual Oyster Feed on Veteran's Day. She is survived by three daughters, Louise Russell, of Hampton, Va., Darlene (Clarence) Bachmann, of Boalsburg, and Ardranna (Robert) Henry, of Centre Hall. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Margaret (Keith) Jordan, of Suffolk, Va., Patricia (Charles) Rochelle, of Hampton, Va., Laura (William) Clark, of Wexford, Megan (Patrick) Kelly, of Centre Hall, Meredith Hall, of Boalsburg, James (Rosita) Hall, of Germany, Amanda (Joshua Ball) Bachmann, of State College, Jaime (Douglas) Baldwin, of Bellefonte; two step grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Stephens, of Osceola Mills, and Tracy (Harry) Lumadue, of West Decatur; nine great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren also survive Fran. Fran was the last of her generation, being preceded in death by her 10 brothers and sisters, Ruth Keller, Belle Keller, Helen Parks, Madge Long, David Keller, Lynn Keller, Bill Keller, Grant Keller, Howard Keller, and Sue Neff. A public visitation will be held Sunday, June 12, 2011, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with Reverend Audra Krise officiating. Burial will follow in Centre County Memorial Park, College Township. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Centre Crest Nursing Home, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 or AseraCare, 1015 Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Jun. 11, 2011.

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Jeanne Shawley

June 20, 2011

Joey, Darleen and Ardranna, Your mother was one of a kind she could make anything fun, I have such fond memories of her from childhood,and all my life. She was such a good friend to my mother and my dad, always called him cuzz. She will be missed by all who knew her

Karol Rae

June 17, 2011

Dear Fran: What a light you added to this world and even though you are not here, the sound of your laughter will be heard for a very long time.
To all of Fran's family: I grieve for your loss. I pray you will always be able to feel the love she had so much of for each and every one of you!

Sandra Podgurski

June 17, 2011

Ardranna,

So sorry to read of your loss. She is gone but will never be forgotten.

Debbie Salada/Kline

June 14, 2011

I sure am going to miss you"Mom". I'll bet you and "Goss" are having a wonderful reunion right now. I'll miss all the fun times we had working together in the kiln room at Erie Tech. Your songs and laughter will always be a treasured memory for me. I truely had a wonderful time working with you and "Goss"! RIP Fran...I will miss you!
"Kliner"

Lori Long

June 13, 2011

I just now learned of Fran's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a great lady with a wicked sense of humor. It was always fun visiting with her and hearing her distinctive laugh. I will never forget her.

Deborah (Neff) Emigh

June 13, 2011

What a great woman Aunt Fran was - without a doubt my favorite aunt! I am honored to know that people see Aunt Fran and Mom (Sue Neff) in my face, gestures, and mannerisms. And what a reunion must be happening in Heaven right now!

June 13, 2011

Dear Families,
We were so sorry to see Fran has passed away. Fran had such a Uncomparable Zest for life! The stories we heard from Mom and George (Baney); and as we watched her as adults at social functions, she kept a place lively, that's for sure. When she laughed, you had to laugh! I'm sure she is having the same effect now, with Jim saying "Now Fran" when he feels she needs to calm down a little, which she will-for a little while, then off to visit again!
May those memories help heal the pain you have now. With heartfelt sympathy,
Dave and Laura Kaye Dorman
Fred Koch

Ashley Wright, BSW

June 13, 2011

Hi Ardranna and Family, Fran was a pleasure to care for and visit with. She made me smile every single time I saw her. She was definitely one of my favorite patients to visit! Thank you for giving us the pleasure of caring for her!! I will definitely miss her stories and laughs!

Kathleen Tressler - Lowe

June 13, 2011

Darlene,Louise & Ardranna,
So sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to all of you. While looking at some old family pictures of moms & dads ( Jay and Barbara Tresslers), we came across some pictures of Aunt Fran and Uncle Jim, as well as other Keller family. What great memeries it brought back. I will always remember her"loud voice" and laugh, you always knew she was around. I still remember going to her house in Boalsburg, to have some great meals, and to camp with all of you. God Bless.

Amy Knepp,RN (AseraCare Hospice)

June 12, 2011

Ardranna-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fran was such a sweetheart and always made me smile. She was one of my favorite patients to see. Take care.

jim hall

June 12, 2011

Gram I wish I could be there. I will always remember all the card games we would play. Of course I will also remmeber the time that dude licked the butter off your bread and you chased him through the house!
I love you gram!
love,
Jim, Rosie, Seth and Sarah

HELEN STITZER

June 11, 2011

FRANCES ::FRAN:: WAS A BALL OF FIRE ALWAYS LAUGHING TO MAKE SURE YOU WAS LAUGHING AS WELL ..A GREAT LADY TO WORKED WITH AT MURATA ERIE..SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL ..IF SHE SAW YOU BEFORE YOU SAW HER SHE WOULD YELL AT YOU ..MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY..

Irene Long

June 11, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Frans family and friends. Yes she truly was one of a kind, she had a gift that enabled her to make people laugh. I am sure there is a reunion party going on in heaven today. May Gods stength hold you up and His guidance be with you in the days and montns to come.

Carol Shultz

June 11, 2011

To the Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to your family. I worked with Fran at Erie Tech/Murata Erie for many years. She was always able to put a smile on my face. Her laugh was contagious. Fran will be missed by all.

Carol Addleman Ertley

June 11, 2011

Dear Darlene, Louise, and Ardranna, I am very sorry for your loss. I remember so many things about your Mother Fran. I will never forget her hearty laugher. She taught me all about camping at the grange fair. What an experience that first time was when I stayed in your tent. You will all be in my thoughts as you mourn you loss and heal remembering all the great things about your Mother. Remembering the good old days in Boalsburg.

June 11, 2011

Fran will be deeply missed. She was so kind, and always had something nice to say all the time. My girlfriend works at Centre Crest, and she would tell me that she would comment on how her hair always looked. ( even if she didn't do anything to it). We will miss her.

Sharon Pinnacoli

June 11, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all your family. You were one of a kind & we all loved you. We're so glad we got to spend time with you at the fair. You are now with all your brothers & sisters, and we will miss you.I'm sure my Dad(Lynn) is happy to see you. May you rest in peace.Love you.
Sharon(Keller)Pinnacoli & Family

June 11, 2011

I work at Centre Crest and talked to Frances many many times over the year. I will miss her smiling face !

Colleen Tressler-Perkow

June 11, 2011

To the Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. For all of us. Aunt Fran was an AMAZING woman. I remember so many things about her. Her smile,laughter,stories! oh, the stories she told. And how she would start my dad's day off with a phone call every morning, the doves in her hair!! She taught me to eat tomatoe sandwiches. She was a big influence on my life growing up and i am proud to say my daughter was given her name(middle) and when she makes me laugh everyday I call her "little Fran", she giggles! I really am going to miss her, I didn't get to see her much anymore but I never stopped thinking about her and I never will. I took my "Little
Fran" to see her name sake last yr. and the picture I got was priceless! And I know they were both very happy to be together. And now Aunt Fran is with everyone who has gone before and loved her,and I am sure she is telling them all stories too, and making them laugh. I Love You Aunt Fran.

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