Rose Keener Obituary
She was born on September 26, 1932 in Dover and was a daughter of the late Austin and Clara Leggett. Rose was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Keener Sr. on March 3, 2009 and numerous brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Reuben (Ellen) Keener Jr. of Dover, Rick (Donna) Keener of Massillon; grandchildren, Buffy, Tiffany, Kara, Tess, Mitch; great grandchildren, Alicia, Kady, Megan, Brayden, Skylar, Zander, Sarah and Alex.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Private interment of the ashes will be at the Dover Burial Park.
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