Michael Bryan Keener

Michael Bryan Keener, 60, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday (April 26, 2009) at his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1948, in Marion County, a son of Karol Kay Keener of Grafton and Shirley Nuzum Gates of Cranberry Township, Penn. Mr. Keener was a longtime employee at Nick's Exxon in Fairmont where he worked as a mechanic and later worked at the Auto Auction. He loved spending time around farm animals, especially horses, and also enjoyed anything on water, including fishing, boating and swimming. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Steven Keener and his wife Dorothy of Elwood City, Penn.; two sisters, Melissa Pindroh and her husband Gerard of Cranberry Township, Penn. and Melinda Matthews and her husband Bruce of Harmony, Penn.; seven nieces and nephews, Kelly Keener, Steven Shawn Keener, Cory, Andrew and Devin Pindroh and Brandon and Jessica Matthews. He is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by grandparents Brookes Edward Nuzum Sr. and Anna Josephine Nuzum and Lester Bryan Keener. In keeping with Mr. Keener's wishes, cremation services were performed. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont.Online condolences may be made at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.