Marlene Y. Keim

Marlene Y. "Marty" Keim, 84, of Tower City, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 at her son Robbie's home.

Born in Shamokin, December 15, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor Weikel.

Marty devoted her life to taking care of her family. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and mawmaw who loved her family immensely.

She was a longtime member of the former Grace EC Church, Muir. 

Marty enjoyed spending time at her camp, Camp Chrissman with her family. She could often be found reading and doing puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Keim Sr., 2019; three infant children; two brothers, Alvin and Ronald Weikel; a sister, Myrna Davis.

Marty is survived by her seven children, Kathy Schoffstall (Robert), Patti Unger (Ted), Sharon Shutt (Donald), Kenneth Keim Jr. (Lynnette), Jamie Keim (Brenda), Jennifer Miller (Troy), and Robbie Keim (Amber); twenty one grandchildren; four great grandchildren with one on the way; a sister, Carol Weikel; brothers Barry, Mark, Richard, and Jeff Weikel; nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Sammy.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the chapel. 

To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations can be made to Advantage Hospice, 1502 Route 61 Highway South, Pottsville, PA 17901.

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