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Lucille Keck Obituary
Lucille M. (Mitchell) Keck, 93, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scranton, Pa.
She was born Aug. 14, 1929, at home, in Morris Run, to William and Stella (Novitski) Mitchell. She graduated from Morris Run High School and, on Dec. 28, 1967, married Richard Keck, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. She was an avid bowler, a member of the Wellsboro Moose, and a longtime, committed, member of St. Peter's Parish. She enjoyed working in the garden with her husband, and her favorite pastime was cooking and baking for her family.
She is survived by three sons, Fr. Michael Bryant, of Duryea, Pa.; Gerald Bryant (Virginia), of Vero Beach, Fla.; and Raymond Keck (Theresa), of Perkasie, Pa.; a daughter, Bette Gombar (Douglas), of Perkasie, Pa.; Greg Metarko, of Erin, N.Y., who was like a son to her; six grandchildren, Will, Gregory, Megan, Ryan, Eric and Kelly; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe Mitchell (Ruth), Larry Mitchell and Billy Mitchell (Joyce); two sisters, Evelyn Frederick and Rose Bixby (Bud); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Henry, Carl, Francis and Florian Mitchell; and a sister, Ceil Malone.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to her life from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa., and to her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. Burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be held Friday, Aug. 18, the week of her birthday, at 6:30 p.m. in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea, Pa. Those wishing to make a donation in her memory can give to St. Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901; Nativity of Our Lord, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea, PA 18642; or IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
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Jean Dragovich
July 30, 2023
Dear family of Lucy,
I met Lucille many years ago when she worked for
Wellsboro School System. She was such a lovely
kind & friendly person whenever we met which was at church & even at the doctor's office.
I shall miss her warm smile.
Please accept my condolences.
Paula B West
July 27, 2023
I will miss you and loved you very much. Best Godmother I could have asked for and always went out of your way to over feed us every time we came to visit.
Lindy Frank
July 25, 2023
What can I say. What an Aunt. And last one...all of them...Mom, Dad and all my aunts and uncles are all gone. Boy, it that's not a cold slap. But they are all united in Glory. I can't forget her pickles...the coolest color of green I ever saw and they were good. Love you Aunt Lou RIP you deserve the rest you're having...God Bless Mike and Jer...and Comfort in the hurt...Love you guys...your cuz...
Al Giacometti
July 25, 2023
Lucille was a lovely woman whom I had the pleasure of knowing. May she Rest In Peace.
Al and Joanne Giacometti
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