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Larry Keating Obituary

Larry "Bozo" Keating, 75, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning October 25, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Willard and Wilma Monzingo Keating. A 1968 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he served in the United States Army before working for J&L Steel. Larry was the loving husband of Carol Ann Maltony Keating, being happily married for 55 years. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and getting coffee at Bert's in Atlasburg. In addition to his loving wife, Carol, he is survived by his son, Larry Keating and wife, Tammy of Burgettstown; his daughter, Christina Keating of Burgettstown; granddaughters, Carlie Head (Jamie) of Weirton, W.Va. and Madison Keating of Burgettstown; grandson, Larry Keating of Burgettstown; and great-grandchildren, Henry and Sophia Head of Weirton, W.Va. He is also survived by several brothers and a sister. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sisters: Gale Anderson, Paula Safreed and Doris McCormick. Visitation and services will be held privately for his family under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. of Burgettstown. Those wishing to remember Mr. Keating in a special way can make a memorial donation in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project of the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2024.

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Marlene Antonetti

November 2, 2024

Carol and family, Iam so very sadden to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sending you Love Hugs and many prayers. Marlene Antonetti

Bonnie

October 29, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis

October 28, 2024

WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Gene & Marilyn Colpo

October 28, 2024

Carol and Family so sorry for your loss.

JOE & Marylou McClain

October 28, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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31

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Slater Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. Burgettstown

73 Highland Ave, Burgettstown, PA 15021

Oct

31

Service

12:00 p.m.

Slater Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. Burgettstown

73 Highland Ave, Burgettstown, PA 15021

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