Obituaries

Grace Elizabeth Keener, 99, of Lancaster, PA and formerly a resident of Danville PA passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Trillium Place Care Center in Lancaster PA. She was born on November 19, 1925, in Danville, PA the daughter of the late Francis and Sarah Everhart Fasold.

She graduated from Danville High School.

Grace was member of First Baptist Church for many years where she served in the Senior Choir and the Bell Choir. She was also a member of The Society of Decorative Painters, Mountain Laurel Chapel for many years.

She was a dedicated employee at Merck & Co as a lab technician. Her career in the pharmaceutical industry reflected unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others through her work.

She enjoyed painting, needlework, flower gardening and flower arranging. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Grace was a very quiet and selfless person always wanting to help people where she could. She loved to cook and bake and loved being a homemaker. She will be remembered for her warm heart and nurturing spirit.

She is survived by one daughter, Penelope J. Kuntz and her husband, Jim of Lancaster, PA and two grandchildren: Jamie and Erin Kuntz and grand puppy, Remington of Lancaster, PA, all of whom she loved very much.

She was preceded in death by three brothers: Donald, Paul and Charles and one sister, Darlis Heimbach.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service to be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Odd Fellows Cemetery Danville, PA at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Dawes J. Dunham officiating.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 12 Brookside Drive Danville, PA 17821.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. 42 West Mahoning Street Danville, PA 17821. www.visneski.com