James H. Keech

Felton--James H. Keech, 52, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his residence in Felton Borough. He was the husband of Linda S. (Petry) Keech with whom he spent the past 19 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 4PM, Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion with the Rev. Steven Schmuck officiating. A visitation will be held from 3-4PM, Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Born August 1, 1964 in Long Branch, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Kathleen J. (Kelly) Keech. He was employed at Glover Furniture for 27 years delivering and installing office furniture at local schools and businesses. James liked keeping busy, he was always involved in a project around the house. He also enjoyed landscaping and gardening. He loved animals, especially “T-Bone” and was a caring and thoughtful person to everyone. Mr. Keech is also survived by two brothers, Christopher J. Keech and wife, Christina of Felton and Kenneth C. Keech and wife, Lori of Florida; one sister, Patricia A. Hoover and husband, John of Felton, nieces and nephews, Jessy McMurphy, Amber Watt, Jacob Hoover and Kaylee Keech. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin M. Keech. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410.