F. Kenneth Keyser

F. Kenneth Keyser (91) of Henderson, NV and formally of Stahlstown, PA passed away peacefully in the very early hours on Thursday morning, May 29, 2025 at his daughter’s home. Kenneth was born in Stahlstown, PA to Paul and Sylvia Neiderhiser Keyser in 1934. He was a graduate of Ligonier High School class of 1953. Kenneth served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged November 1961, as a Sergeant. Kenneth and his wife Wilma spent most of their lives living in Stahlstown. They moved to Henderson, NV to be closer to their daughter Wanda, her parent’s caregiver, as Wilma’s dementia progressed. Kenneth and Wilma were very active with the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for more than fifty years. When they moved to Henderson, they both volunteered at the Henderson Senior Center for several years. Besides his volunteer work, Kenneth worked in construction around the Ligonier Valley on many projects. He was also amazing at repairing small engines. Many days he woke up to a lawn mower, chain saw, etc. in front of his garage. It was a hobby he truly loved. When he moved to Henderson, he was a school crossing guard for over ten years. He loved the children and they loved him. He would take their broken bikes home before school and return the repaired bikes after school, utilizing his talented hobby.

He is predeceased by his daughter Paula Alcorn (2003) and his wife Wilma Keyser (2023) and we know they are celebrating their reunion together in heaven. Kenneth is survived by his daughter Wanda Shumar and husband Mark of Henderson, NV, his daughter Donna Tate and husband Charles of Pahrump, NV and his son Raymond Keyser and wife Christine of Acme, PA, five grandsons and one granddaughter and 7 great granddaughters. He was the eldest of ten children and is survived by one brother and five sisters.

A memorial service will be held at Snyder Brown Funeral Home on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10 AM located at 402 E. Church St. Ligonier, PA 15658. Military graveside services will take place following the memorial service at Porch Cemetery in Donegal, PA. Directly after the graveside service please join the family for A Celebration of Life for Kenneth and Wilma Keyser at the Community Center located next to the Chestnut Ridge VFD. If you care to make a donation in Kenneth’s name, please make it to Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.