Keith Eckelberger

Keith Stanley Eckelberger 65, of Bishopville, SC formally of Beaver, PA died at his home October 22, 2015 with grace and courage after a valiant battle with brain cancer surrounded by his family.Born August 12, 1950, he is a son of Virginia Stewart Eckelberger of Vanport, PA and the late Stanley Eckelberger. A veteran of the US Army, Keith was an avid outdoors-man, he loved to take care of his farm and ride his tractor and motorcycle. As a craftsman, he enjoyed turning wooden bowls and carpentry. He had achieved the Eagle Scout rank, and was formerly involved in Canoe Trails. He was a member and Elder of his church. Keith will be missed by his loving family and many friends including his mother, Virginia, his wife, Susan, 2 daughters, Valerie (Richard) Sutton, PA, Vivian (Daniel) Kuethe, OH, 2 step sons, Jesse (Elizabeth) Helms, PA, John (Aimee) Helms, PA, a brother, Randy (Kathleen) Eckelberger, PA, Debra Eckelberger Young, Bishopville, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Sutton, Bryce and Sarah Kuethe, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best buddy, Wesley the Westie. Preceding him in death besides his father, was a sister, Ginny Levendoski and his Godson, Erik Johnston. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver, where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at a later date in Bishopville, SC. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com or nortonfh.net. Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville is in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations made to Duke Brain Cancer Center The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Duke University Medical Center DUMC Box 3624 Durham, NC 27710