KEAN, George Thomas George Thomas Kean, son of Thomas B Kean, died at the home of his great-uncle, Ex-Mayor George A Kean, Green Street, aged 5 years. The lad had been ill several months from rheumatism of the heart. Cumberland News of 30th. Keyser Tribune, June 29, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted August 14, 2010 KEARNEY, Edward Edward Kearney died at Elkins last week. He formerly lived at this place. He was much esteemed and his death brings to us a pang. He lived to an advanced age. Keyser Tribune, October 25, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 31, 2010     KEARNEY, Edward Edward Kearney, died Fri morning, Oct 18, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Anna Brown, of Buffalo street, Elkins, W Va. Mr Kearney was seventy-two years of age and was born in Ireland, but has been a resident of the U S for several years. He is survived by one brother who lives at Elk Garden and one daughter, Mrs Anna Brown, of Elkins. Mrs Kearney died about a year and a half ago. Mr Kearney has had fairly good health all the time, and was only ill for a short time when death came, which was caused by paralysis of the stomach. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Elkins, Sun morning at 6:45 o'clock, after which the remains were taken to Westernport on the morning train for burial. Keyser Tribune, October 25, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 31, 2010     KEARNEY, Rose ELK GARDEN NEWS - Died at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore Md, April 28, 1911, Rose Kearney, wife of Edward Kearney, of Elk Garden, aged about 56 years. The interment was at Westernport, May 1. Keyser Tribune, May 12, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010     KEARNS, Judge Thomas J. Martinsburg-Judge Thomas J. Kearns, member of the Berkeley county court and for many years a prominent business man of this city, died at his home here, aged 67 years. Death was due to cancer of the throat. Judge Kearns was a native of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, and during the Civil war served in the 72nd infantry. He removed to Berkeley county years ago, and had since been engaged extensively as a dealer in lumber. He had for years been an active figure in Republican politics in this section, but never held an office until elected to the county court nearly five years ago. Mineral Daily News, July 18, 1913 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted October 7, 2010     KEATING, Bernard Death of Bernard Keating. Bernard Keating, an old and well-esteemed resident of Lonaconing died at Coney Crossing, Sunday. Mr. Keating was a native of County Armagh, Ireland, and was about 75 years of age. He came to this country with his wife and four children in 1870 and settled in Lonaconing where he worked about the mines for many years. He is survived by his wife and eight child......(there are several lines missing in the newspaper) Lonaconing: Bernard of Frostburg; James of Midland; Mrs. Patrick Woods of Midland; Mrs. George Nichols of Lonaconing and Miss Catherine Keating who resides at home. Deceased has been in poor health for several years. The funeral took place today at 10 o'clock. There was a requiem mass at St. Mary's church and interment was made in St Mary's cemetery. Andrew Speir was funeral director. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 4, 1908 - pg 2, col 3 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 24, 2010     KEATING, BERNARD F.   Bernard F. Keating -Aged 44, died Friday, September 11, 1953, in the Uniontown Hospital at 10:25 a m. Born in Midland, Md, April 25, 1909, he was the son of Mrs. Catherine Cavanaugh Keating the late James P Keating of New Salem. He had resided in the New Salem vicinity for the past thirty-three years where he was well known. He was a member of St Procopius R C Church and was formerly employed by the Hagan ? Co. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, James and Joseph, New Salem; John, Cleveland, Ohio. Friends are being received in the C B Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem, until Monday morning at 8:30. Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 9 o'clock in St Procopius R C Church with Rev Fr J J Skrak (?) as celebrant. Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville. Evening Standard; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 12, 1953 - pg 6, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, Catherine Cavanaugh KEATING, CATHERINE CAVANAUGH - 86 years, of New Salem, died Sunday evening August 2, 1970 at 8 P.M. in the Spear Nursing Home, Markleysburg. A well known resident of the New Salem area for the past fifty years, she was born May 4, 1886 in Midland, Md., the daughter of James and Mary Atkinson Cavanaugh. Her husband, James Keating, preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of St. Procopius R.C. Church of New Salem, the Ancient Order of Hiberians Division 4 of New Salem, and the Catholic Daughters of America Court 505 of Uniontown. Surviving are three sons, James and Joseph, both of Newboro, and John of East Lake, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Potter of Uniontown. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bernard in 1953 and a brother, James Cavanaugh in January 1970. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, new Salem after 7 P. M. and until 9 A. M. Wednesday when a prayer service will be held, followed by requiem High Mass at 9:30 A.M. at St Procopius R.C. Church with the Rev. Fr John H Burke as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Connellsville. The Parish Rosary will include the Division 4 of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and the C.D. of A. Court 505 will be recited Tuesday at 7: 30 P.M. Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; August 3, 1970, pg 21, col 7 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, Mrs. Hazel Stark MRS. CHARLES KEATING FROSTBURG—Mrs. Hazel (Stark) Keating, 36, wife of Charles Keatng, 33 Uhl Street, died yesterday morning in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, following a long illness. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. Mrs. Keating was the daughter of Joseph Stark, of Grahamtown. Besides her husband and father, she is survived by a son, Michael Keating, at home; and an aunt, Mrs. Nellie Tippen, with whom she had resided since an infant. Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, April 6, 1952 - pg 39, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted July 7, 2010     KEATING, James P. James P Keating, 57, a well known resident of New Salem, died at 2 o'clock this morning, Thursday, September 24, 1936, in his home following an illness of complications. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn Keating, four sons; Bernard, James, Jr., John and Joseph Keating, all at home, three sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Patrick Woods, Midland, MD; Mrs. George Nickles, Fairmont, W. Va; Miss Kathryn Keating, Lonaconing, MD, Bernard Keating, Frostburg, MD and Thomas Keating Lonaconing. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Morning Herald Newspaper; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; September 24, 25, 26, 1936 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010 KEATING, James P. KEATING SERVICES - Brief services in the home at 8:30 Saturday morning is to be followed by requiem mass at 9 o'clock for James P Keating in St Procopius R C church. The parish priest, Rev Fr J J Skrak will officiate. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery, Connellsville. Pallbearers will be chosen from the Catholic Order of Foresters of which Mr Keating was a member. The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - September 25, 1926 - pg 10, col 3 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010     KEATING, John Frostburg - John Keating, 66, of 5009 Bellville Avenue, Baltimore, died Saturday at his home. He had been in ill health. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late John W. and Mary Ella Winner Keating. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth Pope Keating, formerly of Garrett County; five sons, John Keating, with the Air Force; Dennis, Terrance, Joseph and Michael Keating, all of Baltimore; five daughters, Sister Mary Patricia, Washingon; Sister Joan, Emmitsburg; Mrs. Kathryn Serrio, Mrs. Sarah Ann Byrnes and Mrs. Mary Lynn Cooper, all of Baltimore; five brothers, Charles, Thomas P., Leo F., and Joseph Keating, here, and James Keating, Beans Cove, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Delores Wolfe, Mrs. Agnes Knepper, Chambersburg, Pa.; Ms. Ursala Reburn, Olney; Mrs. Julia Clites, Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Amann, LaVale; and 11 grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Baltimore, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery there. The Cumberland News, November 2, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009   KEATING, Mrs. Julia Hyland Death of Mrs. Keating. Many expressions of sorrow and sympathy were heard upon receipt of the intelligence of the death of Mrs. Keating, better known as "Grandma" Keating, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cunningham. Thursday eveninq from old age and general debility. The deceased was a lifelong member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was one of its most respected members. The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic Church on Main street. Rev. S.J. Clark conducted the services and celebrated mass, speaking in a touching mannerr of the affliction of the deceased in recent years nnd the true christian fortititude with which she bore the same.  the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband who died many years ago, in the Catholic cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. The deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mr. John Keating, Mrs. John Cunningham[sic Counihan], and Mrs. William Cronin, all of this place; Mr. Thomas Keating, of Newport News, Va.; and Miss Agnes, who went to be a Sister of Charity in New York. Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1907     KEATING, Mrs. Margaret Funeral of Mrs. Keating. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Keating, who died on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock at her home near Click's Crossing, was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. High mass was celebrated at St. Mary's' Church by Rev. Father J, P. Nolan, pastor of the church, and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The grandchildren of Mrs. Keating served as pallbearers and flower carriers as follows: Pallbearers, Terrance Woods, Bernard Woods, Thos. Woods, James Langham, John, Bernard and Wm. Keating; flower carriers, Messrs, James Woods, James Keating, Alex Woods, Arthur Keating, James Nichols and Charles Keating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pillashody, of Pittsburg, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Uniontown, Pa. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1913 - pg 2, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 24, 2010     KEATING, Miss Mary Louise Mary Louise Keating, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keating of New Salem, died Monday, February 17, 1930 at 9:30 pm. Besides her parents, she is survived by the following brothers at home: Bernard, John, Joseph and James Jr. The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA - February 18, 1930 - pg 11, col 6 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 16, 2010   KEE, James W. James W. Kee, who was a lieutenant of the Franklin Guards in the Confederate army is dead near Franklin, W. Va., aged 79. He was the youngest son of James B. Kee, who represented Pendleton county in the General Assembly of Va. during the sessions of 1850 to 1860. Keyser Tribune, November 10, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 27, 2010     KEECH, George A. George A Keech, 84, of 223 Baltimore street, died yesterday; afternoon at his home.. Mr, Keech. an employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was a member of the Holy Name. Society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and of the Woodmen of the World. Surviving are three sons, George S, James, Leo and Thomas M Keech this city and three daughters. Mattie, at. home, and Mrs. Albert Gunther.and Mrs. Herbert Hill, Baltimore. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a. m. from St. Patrick's Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 29, 1937 - pg 9, col 5 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEECH, James Leo   James Leo Keech, 50, died suddenly at his home, 223 Baltimore street, this morning. He was a member of Mulvey Ditmars Post, No. 681, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rahway. N. J. and had been employed as a bookkeeper. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bertha (Shober) Keech, a daughter, Eleanor, two brothers, Thomas and George Keech, and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Gunther. and Mrs. Ella Hill, Baltimore, and Miss Mattie this city. The body will remain at Stein's Chapel until 3:30 a. m., Monday. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., August 28, 1937 - pg 2, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEECH, Mrs. Mary Bell Brotemarkle Mrs. Mary Bell Keech, 83, of 310 Decatur Street, died yesterday at Lions Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a patient four and one-half years. A native of Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mollie C. (Hickle) Brotemarkle, and was the widow of Thomas Martin Keech, who died in 1949. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Thomas W. Keech, LaVale; two daughters, Mrs. Leola Knieriem, LaVale, and Mrs. Julian J. Baker, Cumberland; a brother, James H. Brotemarkle, Bowman's Addition; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Mellott, Valley Road; seven grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. The body is at the Silcox- Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Vernon I. Naugle will officiate and interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 19, 1975 - pg 19, col 1 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEECH, Walter D. Death of Mr. Keech. Walter D. Keech. formerly of Cumberland, manager of the Elkins Laundry. died this morning at Elkins hospital of typhoid, fever. Mr. Keech was a member of Fraternal Order Eagles. Cumberland Aerie No. 245. He was 32 years of age and leaves a wife, who was Miss Sadie Minges. of Freeport, Pa. No arrangements as yet made as to the funeral. He will be brought to Cumberland on the noon train tomorrow. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, February 27, 1907 - pg 6, col 4 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEECH, Walter D. FUNERAL OF MR. KEECH. The Remains Brought Here, to be Buried From His Father's Home. The funeral of Mr. Walter D. Keech of Elklns. W. Va.. who died on Wednesday, takes place tomorrow at 9 a. m. from St. Patrlck's church, this city, of which Mr. Keech was a member. Requiem high mass will be sung. Father Wunder will conduct the funeral services and the body will leave the house, of Mr. George A Keech at 8:30 o'clock. A large number of strangers are here for the funeral, among them Mrs. Minges, mother-ln-law of Mr. Keech, Miss Minges and Mr. Albert Craig of Shreevesport, Pa: Mrs. Ed. Hershberger and Charles Crawford, of Elkins, W. Va. A special train over the W. Md. railroad from Elkins will arrive this evening with members of the Royal Araenum. Fraternal Order 0f Eagles, and the employs of the Elkins Laundry, of which Mr. Keech was manager. A large number of personal friends will accompany the delegation. Mr. Keach will be interred in St. Patrick's cemetery. The body of Mr. Keech reached here at noon yesterday and was taken to the home of his father, Mr. George A Keech. 105 Maryland avenue by a large delegation of Cumberland Aerie No. 215. Fraternal Older of Eagles, of which Mr. Keech was a member. The pallbearers are Patrick Donahue. Bernard C. Blough, George G. Young, Peter G. Cowden, Jr. and Charles. H. Fisher of the Eagles, and Harry Irvine Frank L Geary and C. F Mullen. Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday March 1, 1907 - pg 9, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEECH, William E. William E. Keech, 56. a lifelong resident of the city and a foreman for the Cumberland Lumber Company, who lived at 148 Polk street, died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday afternoon at the close of his day's work at the plant on Williams street. He was about to leave for his home. Mr. Keech is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Keech, and by three children, Mrs. Raymond Rohman, of Washington, D. C.; Thomas L Keech and Miss Margaret F. Keech, at home. He is also survived by his father George A. Keech; three brothers and three sisters, Leo, Thomas and George Keech, this city; Mrs. Ella Hill, Mrs. Albert Gunther, of Baltimore; Miss Mattie Keech, this city. He was a member of Cumberland Council No. 586, Knights ot Columbus Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Catholic church. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St Patrick's Cemetery Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, March 2, 1928 - pg 9, col 2 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted January 29, 2011     KEEFER, JACOB OAKLAND - Jacob Keefer, 88, of RD 1, Oakland, died at his home yesterday afternoon. He was a retired coal miner, born near Oakland, Oct. 11, 1877, a son of the late Peter and Mary Keefer. His wife, Nettie (Friend) Keefer, preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters, Miss Blanche Keefer and Mrs. Iva Wilt, at home; Mrs. Hazel Sines and Mrs. Bessie Warnick, RD1 Oakland; and Mrs. Grace Savage, here; three sons, George Keefer, Star Route, Oakland; Getty Keefer, Kingwood, W. Va.; and Clarence Keefer, at home. He also leaves 41 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Gail Hixon. Interment will be in the family cemetery near Oakland. Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; April 19, 1966; page 18. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)     KEEFER, Simon W. MEYERSDALE - Simon W. Keefer, 85, a lifelong resident of this community, died at Berlin. He was born at Meyersdale, R. D. 2, a son of the late Zachariah and Lydia Ackerman Keefer. His wife, Effie Bittner, preceded him in death. He leaves two sons, Albert E. of Meyersdale, R D. 2, and Dalton E. of South Connellsville; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Romesburg of Champion, and Mrs Mabel Brant of Meyersdale, R. D. 2; 29 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Herman of Akron, Ohio. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 20, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 6, 2009 KEEGAN, James "A most distressing accident occurred at Thomas last Friday. James Keegan, aged 22, left Elk Garden late Friday for Thomas to secure work. On Saturday morning about 4 o'clock, his body was found on the railroad, his head and shoulders having been severed from his body by the cars. The remains were brought to Elk Garden Saturday evening by his father, and on Monday taken to Westernport for interment. It seems that the unfortunate man's death was the result of robbers. There was no money on his person." The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, 6 June 1902 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted October 29, 2011 KEEGAN, John M. "In the Old Days- Stricken by heart failure, John M. Keegan, 55, a former deputy sheriff here, dropped dead at his home in Burke yesterday.  He was born in West Virginia in 1878 and came to the district years ago.  He had been a compressor man for the Hercules Mining Co. for 20 years and was a deputy during R. E. Weniger's term as sheriff." From unknown Idaho newspaper, March 2 and 3, 1934 [For comprehensive family tree on this family see Ancestry.com:  http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11324600/person/-484790328/media/1?pgnum=1&pg=0&pgpl=pid%7cpgNum] (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted October 29, 2011  KEEGAN, Mrs Mary Kilroy Mrs Mary Keegan, 75, widow of John Keegan, died yesterday at the home of her son, Michael Keegan, Thomas Street, Meyersdale, Pa. Mrs Keegan was injured Sunday morning when she fell on a flight of stairs while preparing for church. She was prior to her marriage, Miss Mary Kilroy of Westernport. Mrs. Keegan is survived by five children: John of Burke, Idaho; Thomas of Barrellville, Owen, of Elk Garden, W.Va, Michael of Meyersdale and Mrs Thomas Downie of Jerome, Pa. She also leaves thirty-one grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at SS Philip and James Catholic church, Meyersdale. Interment will be in St Peter's cemetery, Westernport. Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, April 22, 1930 - pg 9, col 3 (Courtesy of Pat Dailey) Posted October 29, 2011 KEEGAN, Mrs. Sarah Catherine McCleery "Mrs. Sarah Catherine (McCleery) Keegan, S3, widow of Thomas J. Keegan, died last night at her home, 453 Columbia street, following an illness of several months.  She had undergone a major operation at Allegany Hospital February 27.  Born near Tunnelton, Preston county, W. Va., October 25, 1879, Mrs. Keegan resided in Elk Garden, W. Va., and Meyersdale, Pa., and Barrelville prior to coming to Cumberland.  She was the mother of William Vincent Keegan, a well known local restauranteur and sports promoter and also is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles J. O'Toole and Mrs. Stanley Francis Spicer, of Cumberland; one sister, Mrs. Margaret McCleery Hayden, Beaver Palls, Pa.; two brothers, Bradson McCleery, Mt. Lake Park, Md.; Jerome McCleary, Johnstown, Pa., and seven grandchildren." Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 9 Apr 1943 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted October 29, 2011    KEEL, Sherman J. Sherman J. Keel, 58, of R.D. 1, Buffalo Mills, died Sunday, June 22, 1986, at his home. He was born July 15, 1927, in Wellersburg, Pa., a son of Mrs. Carrie (Lee) Keel, of Cumberland and the late Sherman Keel Sr. Surviving are his wife, Maxine L. (Shaffer) Keel, one son, Michael L. Keel, of Hyndman: and a daughter, Mrs. Donna J. Zimmerman, of Buffalo Mills. Three grandchildren also survive along with five brothers, Leo, of Ohio; Herman, of Mt. Savage, Md.: Floyd, of Fla.; Merle, of Baltimore, Md.; Robert, of Cumberland; and three sisters, Mrs. Effie Barnhart, of Roanoke, Va.; Miss Mildred Keel, of Kansas; and Miss Elsie Keel, of Cumberland. Mr. Keel was employed by Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. in Cumberland, was a Navy veteran of World War II, and attended the Hyndman United Church of Christ. Funeral services: Wednesday, June 25, at l p.m. at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Stevens Burr officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery. The Bedford County Inquirer, June 27, 1986 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 19, 2010     KEENE, Frank R. FROSTBURG — Frank R. Keene, 83, of 26 Beall Street, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted March 1. Born in Wilmington, N.C., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Keene and was a retired employe of Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. He was a member of Frostburg Lodge 470, BPO Elks, and was past exalted ruler. Surviving are his widow, Edna (Murphy) Keene; three sons, Donald E. Keene, Adelphi; Gerald A. Keene, Alexandria, and Frank Keene Jr., Montgomery, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Mae Mayo, Montgomery, and five grandchildren. The body is in the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Eiks will conduct a memorial service tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 13, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted February 12, 2011   Return to Obituaries