Charlotte E. Keener (Porter)'s Obituary
Charlotte passed away at the age of 92 on January 28, 2017 at St. Paul's Continuing Care Community in Greenville, PA, where she resided since March 2016. Charlotte was born on November 6, 1924, in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles Porter and Elizabeth (Trunick) Porter. She worked briefly during the late 1940's during World War II. On June 5, 1948, she married Harold Leo Keener. They were married for 49 years. They built a home in Baldwin Borough, south of Pittsburgh, where she lived until 1998. She then moved to Transfer, PA and lived with her two daughters.
Charlotte was a stay-at-home Mom and homemaker most of her life. She raised her children in a loving home where ping-pong or dart tournaments, family vacations, holiday activities, late night movies with popcorn and pizza, and card games brought the family together. She worked cleaning homes when she was in her 60's. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, crocheting, and playing cards. She spent her whole life taking care of her family. She especially enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charlotte, or Grammy, as everyone affectionately called her, leaves behind a sister, Sarah Ann Fifer, Georgia; two daughters, Cheryl Goodemote and her husband David, and Cathy Gubash, Transfer, PA; four grandchildren, Wesley Goodemote and his wife, Nikki; Michael Goodemote and his wife, Shannon; Michelle Goodemote and Andrew Ondo; and Corey Keener; and four great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Lincoln, Livy, and Gracie, and a fifth great-grandchild on the way. She will be missed more than words can say.
Besides her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and two sisters, Eva Pilyih and Delores Iusi.
Calling hours will be at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, from 1-3 & 6-8 PM on Monday, January 30. A Blessing Service will take place on Tuesday, 10 AM, in the funeral home chapel.
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Monday, January 30, 1-3 & 6 to 8 PM
Blessing Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Service will be held in the funeral home chapel.
Tuesday, January 31, 10 AM
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