John Keohane Obituary
1942 – 2026
John Keohane age 83, of Havertown died peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents James Paul and Nora (nee McGowan) Keohane. He is survived by his loving wife Catherine B. (nee McGarvey), daughter Tara (Jonathan) Scherf, son John P. Keohane, three grandchildren; Fiona Scherf, Bronwyn Scherf and Ryan Keohane.
On 25 July 1942, John was born to two loving parents (Jim and Nora) in Philadelphia. When he was a young child, he moved to Havertown and attended Sacred Heart School. From Sacred Heart, he attended Monsignor Bonner High School where he graduated and pursued his higher education at West Chester University. With a love for teaching others, John started off his career as a teacher. Quickly realizing that this profession would not afford him with the life necessary to support the family that he desired, he took the Civil Service exam and accepted employment with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Knowing the conflict brewing in Vietnam, he wanted to do his part to support his country and signed up for the United States Naval Reserves. Shortly thereafter, he met the love of his life (Catherine) in Upper Darby at the Shamrock Club. He married his soulmate in September of 1974 and welcomed his first child – a beautiful daughter in the winter of 1976. In the summer of 1979, he then welcomed a son into this world. John retired from the USPS in 2000 and embarked upon a career as a law firm assistant. Shortly thereafter, he fully retired from the workforce. In 2004 he welcomed his first granddaughter with his second in 2007. In 2008 he welcomed his first and only grandson. John spent the majority of his retirement doing what he loved most – gardening and spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:30am-10:45am at Sacred Heart Church, 105 Wilson Ave, Havertown, PA 19083 where his Funeral Mass will follow at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Church,105 Wilson Ave, Havertown, PA 19083 in John's memory would be appreciated.
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Carolyn Lyons
February 1, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of John´s passing. I enjoyed watching his garden blossom. He always had a wave and a smile.
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Brenda Farrell
January 31, 2026
Deepest sympathies on the passing of a beloved father and husband. Sending condolences and thoughts of comfort across the pond to Auntie Catherine, Tara & John Paul. Brenda & Catherine
Josephine Kane
January 31, 2026
Thinking of you all on this most difficult of days. Sincere condolences. May the road rise to meet him. Josephine & Liam
Andrew Farrell
January 31, 2026
Sincere condolences to the family from Andrew Farrell, Edinburgh.
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Margaret Mc Cabe
January 29, 2026
Sincere condolences to Catherine and Family. So sorry to hear of Johns passing. May he rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will be in touch shortly.
Maggie Mc Cabe. (nee Mc Garvey.
The Mellon family
January 29, 2026
Our sincere condolences on the passing of John. May he rest in peace. From John, Maura, Collette and Claire Mellon, Dublin, Ireland.
Fidelma.Bergin
January 28, 2026
Dear Catherine ,Tara, John Paul, My sincerest condolences . May your much beloved John rest in enteral peace . Sincerely Fidelma & Carl . Dunlaoghaire ireland
Jacinta Gallagher
January 27, 2026
Eternal rest to John ,
prayers for Catherine and all the family .May he rest in peace .
Pat ,Jacinta and family
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