Sheldon Keith Sr.

KEITH, SHELDON SR., 79, Cherry Tree, passed away January 21, 2023.  Born November 27, 1943, in Cherry Tree, the son of Orrie and Mallie (Patterson) Keith.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Vivian (Laney) Keith, who died September 13, 2022; sons-in-law, Greg Houston, Gregory Shultz, and Timothy Johns; brother, Michael Keith; sisters, Gaye Lloyd, Ruth Rice, Geraldine Shirey, and Sadie Keith.  Survived by children, Audrey Houston, Alverda; Gloria, wife of Donald Wilson Jr.; Sheldon Keith Jr., both of Cherry Tree; Carrie Johns, Commodore, and Wendy Shultz, Cherry Tree; grandchildren, Jessica (Benjamin) McCrystal, Greg Jr. (Christina) Houston, Alicia (Justin) Smarsh, Brittany Bowers, Lacy (Nicolas) Fulmer, Brent Shultz; and numerous great-grandchildren.  Brother of Roy (Viola) Keith Sr., Cherry Tree; Helen Kessler, Home; and Shirley Overman, Commodore.  Formerly employed in the lumber industry for Baker Lumber and Buterbaugh Lumber.  Sheldon enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and spending his time with family. Friends will be received from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria, where a funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m.  Pastor Steve Lecorchick officiating.  Committal, McDowell Cemetery.

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