Keith E. Waddell, 56, of Youngsville, PA., died peacefully with his loving mother and his cousin, by his side, Monday, April 15, 2019 at Kinzua Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA. after a hard battle fought with Leukemia. He was born April 14, 1963 in Warren, PA. Keith is the loving son of Suzanne Kalinoske Waddell of Youngsville, PA. He was a Youngsville area most of his entire life. Keith graduated in 1981 from Youngsville High School, where he was an All Star Football Player in 1980 & 1981 with Best in Pennsylvania Sports. He served as President of his class for his Jr and Sr years. He was recipient of the Daughters of American Revolution Award in his Senior year. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Pennsylvania State University in 1985. Keith was employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 11 years as an Auditor. He was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church and a former member of St. Luke’s R.C. Church where he was an usher and served as an altar boy. He was a member of Sons of the American Legion, Penn State Alumni. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Keith was a devout and dedicated Catholic, his strong Catholic Faith was the center of his life.
He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Waddell, half-sister, Debbie Meister and husband, John of Port Clinton, Ohio and his niece, Holley Meister Rosebaugh and her husband, Matthew and their children, Harper and Reese Meister Rosebaugh all of Columbus, OH, his. Uncle, Edward Kallen, Aunt, Irene Taylor, cousins, Bob and Patrick Taylor all of Monaca, PA., and Judy Amico of Beaver, PA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd R. Waddell.
The family would like to publicly give very special thanks to Fr. James Gutting, Rhonda Craig, Art & Becky Zerbe, The Witzel Family, Bob, Pat & Judy and the staff of Kinzua Valley, especially Maria, Debbie and Autumn for their loving care, your love and support is so greatly appreciated.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 3:45 P.M..
Due to the observance of Holy Week a Mass of Christian Burial will not be conducted until Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating. Family will receive friends in the gathering space one hour prior to the Mass. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Building Center or the Youngsville High School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 73, Youngsville, PA. 16371.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
So sorry for your loss. Keith was a great friend and class mate he will be missed.
Sue & Family: Please accept our condolences and prayers at this time. Please know that we care! Keith was a fine person! I will share the news with my mother!
Sue and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was our neighbor when we were young children. He was such a sweet child. I’m sure grew into a wonderful and kind person. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue, family, and other friends, wishing you strength and comfort during this tough time. Keith was one of my best friends for many years. So many baseball games as kids, so many rounds of golf as adults, so many games of cribbage, so many memories that put a smile on my face, and now so many tears as I process this sad news. Keith never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He had a laugh that was infectious. He was a guy you could count on when you needed a friend. I’m sorry I can’t be there in person to offer a hug, a kind word, or support. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for peace and comfort. I have fond memories of Keith proudly wearing the YHS red & white, and what a kind person he was. May all who mourn his loss find joy among the tears, as you keep alive the memories of what he meant to you. Revelation 21:4
Suzanne, My heart goes out to you. I’m sure your loss is unbearable. I remember Keith as a small child playing in our yard.I sent Mike a text also
he lives in Missouri with his family. He was very sad for your loss. A very
handsome young man from his picture in the paper. He looks very much like
Floyd. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sue and family. My deepest sympathy, our heart goes out to you. Keith was a wonderful person. I remember him more in our younger years and all through school, but I had run into him a few times in Youngsville after he moved back to the area. He always had a smile and such a kind way about him. He will definitely be missed.
Suzanne and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember Keith as a very young boy when we were neighbors. My deepest sympathy.
Dear Sue, Our hearts break with yours and we are praying hard for you that Our Lord will comfort you during this difficult time and give you His Peace in knowing Keith is now out of pain and with Him….Love, Alice & Darrell
Sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith was a great person and co-worker. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear about Keith, my thoughts & prayers are with you all. I had no idea he was going thru so much, I pray that he is now at peace & that you all find comfort in your memories. He has, & will always have, a special place in my heart!