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Herbert Ray Keefe, 85, of Plymouth Meeting, died on August 4, 2019 at Einstein Montgomery Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Charlene (Powers) Keefe for over 63 years. He was born in Newberry Township, York County, PA on April 22, 1934 to the late George and Margaret (Taylor) Keefe. He served our country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict with rank of Seaman Recruit. He served on the USS Macon and received the Navy Occupation Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He later became a self employed Carpenter and Electrician for many years, until his retirement. Herbert was known to be a jokester with a unique sense of humor, often playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He enjoyed taking meticulous care of his vehicles, but mostly enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Robert R. Keefe and wife Adrienne of Douglassville, a daughter-in-law Lori Keefe of New Cumberland, 3 grandchildren Lindy, Ryan and Mackenzie Keefe, 3 sisters Elvina Jones of New Cumberland, Edna Krone of Dillsburg, Dixie Ruppert of Dover, and his beloved dog Opie. He was preceded in death by a son Richard R. Keefe, brothers George, Ralph, and Richard Keefe, sisters Rosella Hepfer and Julia Lentz. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing from 9-10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 516 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA. Interment will be about 12:30 p.m. in Paddletown Cemetery, 355 Church Rd, Goldsboro, PA 17319. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Herbert’s name can be sent to the American Heart Association. www.heart.org. Condolences may be made at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.

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