Sylvia J. Keller

Sylvia J. Keller, 85, of Manheim passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Nuss Eyman. She was the loving wife of Richard N. Keller and they would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this June. In her earlier years, Sylvia worked at the former Kreider’s Restaurant and Albright’s Grocery Store, Manheim. Sylvia graduated from the former Manheim High School in 1951 and she was a member of the Grace Church of Lititz. Her interests included: baking, gardening, puzzles and she loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Michael R. husband of Lorrita Keller of Manheim and three daughters: Debra Kurtz of Ephrata, Cathy wife of Glen Heisey of Mount Joy and Beth wife of Andy Greiner of Lititz, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a sister, Linda Stark of Willow Street. She was preceded in death by three siblings, William Eyman, Edith Kimm and Suzanne Young.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Hoffer Auditorium, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service. Interment will be private at Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Sylvia’s memory to Pleasant View Retirement Community, Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545 or Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, 1249 Cocoa Avenue, Suite 115, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033-0852.