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Priscilla F. Keefer 1936-2026

Priscilla F. Keefer, 90, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Priscilla F. Keefer
Priscilla F. Keefer

Priscilla was born on May 19, 1936 in Maryland, the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Goldie L. (Weller) Shoemaker. She was the widow of George B. Keefer, who she married on August 14, 1955. He preceded her in death in December of 1984.

She attended the Laurel Ridge Christian Church in Big Cove Tannery, PA. She had a deep love for animals, shooting pool, playing cards, flowers and enjoyed gardening, canning, completing word search puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune. She loved telling jokes, always bringing a smile and laughter to those around her. In her younger years, she enjoyed making quilts alongside her mother. She always seemed to have a smile on her face and had a way of making pets out of everything-from her beloved animals to birds and chickens.

Priscilla is survived by her children, Daniel W. (husband of Denise) Keefer of McConnellsburg, PA; David E. (husband of Lisa) Keefer of Big Cove Tannery, PA; Doris J. (wife of James) Spurgeon of Whiteville, NC; and Delores A. (wife of Doug) Steiner of McConnellsburg, PA. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Derek, Dustin, Tia, Alisha, Brian, and James II; six great-grandchildren, Ember, Jade, Rielle, Avery, Zoey and Haley; and her sister, Lucille (wife of James) Garland of Warfordsburg, PA.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Lester Keefer; brother, Alphonse Shoemaker; and sister, Loretta Romberger.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA, with Pastor David Hamilton officiating. There will be one hour of visitation held prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be at Stone Bridge Cemetery, Hancock, MD.

Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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