Thomas Keener Obituary
Thomas "Tom" Keener, 71, of Ruffs Dale, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1954 in Scott Haven and was the son of the late Rudolph Thomas and Ethel Mae (Grove) Keener. Tom was a US Army Veteran. He was a body mechanic for 45 years. He loved going fishing with his grandkids. He enjoyed cutting the grass. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Patricia; daughters, Heather (Brandie) Keener, Tiffany (Bruce) Plassio, Kelly Keener and son, Thomas Lee Keener II.; grandchildren, Joshua (Breanna) Keener, Dylan Plassio, Jesse Plassio, Lee Alan Rapp, Brady Keener and Erica Berggren; sisters, Cindy Keener, Margaret (Curt) Taylor; brothers, Glenn (Elaine) Keener and Scott (Jill) Keener; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Keener. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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