Steven Gerald Keck, Jr., 24, of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Lewes, Delaware.
Born on September 1, 1986 in West Chester, he was the beloved son of Steven Sr. and Sherry Lynn (Baker) Keck.
Steve was a 2004 graduate of the Coatesville Area Senior High. After graduation, he took a four week camping trip across the United States.
Growing up, Steven enjoyed playing baseball and football in Parkesburg. He enjoyed camping, saltwater fishing and summer vacations at Cape Hatteras, N.C. with his family.
He also was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies. He had many friends. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd in Coatesville
He was self employed as a landscaper.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by his siblings, Kyle and Brandon Keck, both of Parkesburg, his maternal grandparents, Carol and Thomas Gaska and Cheryl and Terry Baker all of Coatesville, his maternal great grandmother, Margaret McCoy of Christiana, and his paternal grandmother, Lucy Keck of Coatesville.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 12 noon at the Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road (off of Business 30), Parkesburg, PA 19365, with the viewing being held at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Celebrate Recovery, 834 Northview Dr., Gap, PA 17527.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Sherry and family, I am
Dear Sherry and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although I did not know Steven I know that he must have been loved dearly and will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love and hugs, Sandi McClure
Our Beloved Nephew
Steve,Sherry,Kyle, Brandon,
Jeff and I will never forget our last vacation as a family at Cape Hatteras. Steve so loved it there!
He loved people and people loved him. He made so many friends in the weeks he stayed with us, that while walking through town on any given day, more people greeted him than Jeff or I!
We loved his smile, his laugh, his incredible funny stories. He had the ability to see and bring out the best in people. His capacity of love and forgiveness was faith-filled, and he showed steadfastloyalty to those who loved him. When he said he loved you, you knew it was from the heart and out of mutual love and respect.
I treasure my times with my nephew. He will remain always in our thoughts and our hearts.
We will see you in heaven dear Stevie. Uncle Jeff and Aunt Patti
Our condolences go out to
Our condolences go out to your family.With prayers &love. Charles & Bertha Coleman
Steve
Steve and Sherrie,
Christy and I were sad to hear to the news about Steve. We're both very sorry and will keep you and the boys in our prayers.
Roger and Christy
Steve and Sherri - we are so
Steve and Sherri - we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless.
Dear Steve and family, Our
Dear Steve and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tammie Pulinka & Helen Wiley
Steve, Our hearts and prayers
Steve, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at the loss of your son.We almost lost our grandson 4 yrs. ago during his transplant and that was hard enough.May our Lord wrap you in his arms and give you His peace.If you ever just need to talk to someone,Mike's phone #352-629-1458.
With Love,
Mike and Mary Procyson
I was so surprised to hear of
I was so surprised to hear of Steve's passing. We had class together in high school & he was also so much fun to be around. My prayers & thoughts to all of his family & friends.
Steve, My condolences to you
Steve,
My condolences to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May you find peace in God's arms!
Gloria [ former Huhtamaki employee]
Steve: I am so sorry to hear
Steve:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Condolences
Keck family and friends,
We are all so sorry for your loss. We were so surprised and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Steve came to join us at Celebrate Recovery and we loved his joy, his honesty and openness, and his care for others. He was for a short time an interactive part of our CR men's group. Even after he moved away, he would call us regularly to tell us how God was working in his life. When he would come back to Coatesville area to visit, he always made Friday CR one of his stops. We enjoyed the updates. We will miss him truly.
We know that Steve is with the Lord and in a far better place. We will pray for comfort and peace for your family, and if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Bill Gensel and the Celebrate Recovery family
Sorry to hear of your loss
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your dear one. I hope the memories you hold dear will help sustain you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences and find encouragement in the Scriptures where it says that death, mourning, outcry and pain will be no more. The former things will have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)
Sorry
Dear Cousin Steve Sr.and family...........
Both my family and I are truly sorry to hear of your tragedy. The Vattelana cousins and family here in New Jersey send our sympathies.
We found out today (SAT) and wish we could be there. We are here in spirit with you and your family. Much prayers will be prayed and Masses said for all. Remember your son's spirit and good days and build on the loving memory you and your family provided for him. With much love and condolences to all.
Heavy hearts in Jersey.
Love
Denise (Vattelana) Parlacoski
Steve and Sherri, So very
Steve and Sherri, So very sorry to hear of your loss. IT is very hard to lose someone so young. God bless you and your family and we will keep you in our prayers. Love Nancy and Steve
So sorry to hear about Steve,
So sorry to hear about Steve, I will be sending a donation in his name. Prayers and thoughts.
So sorry to hear about Steve,
So sorry to hear about Steve, I will be sending a donation in his name. Prayers and thoughts.
So sorry to hear about Steve,
So sorry to hear about Steve, I will be sending a donation in his name. Prayers and thoughts.
Our sympathies to you
Dear Steve, Sherri and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your son's passing. We hope that you are comforted in knowing that so many people care about you. In the months ahead, we pray that you will find strength and peace in remembering the love that you shared as a family.
Your cousin,
Lori Vattelana Court
STEVE & FAMILY SO SORRY FOR
STEVE & FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I JUST WANTED SEND MY CONDOLENCES & TELL YOU THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS& PAYERS.
Dear family, Me and my
Dear family,
Me and my husband are vesry sorry to hear such sad news. We understand how difficult it is to lose someone. Something that had help us is to know that God cares and give us comfort. Also give us hope for the future, promising to swallow up death for ever and raised the ones that had died. I hope this words of comfort have help you and your family.
My deepest condolences,
Daniel & Lynette
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message to all of you
Dear Sherry, Steve and Boys, I am in shock. I just came across this obituary and am so sorry for your loss. Having moved from the area, it seems that I am at a loss of how I did not know about Steven's passing. Steven was such a special student and I will forever remember all the fun I had with him being in my classroom. The memories of all of you are forever in my heart. Please know that I would have contacted you sooner if I would have been in the know. You have always been part of my memories of Rainbow and Chester County. My love and prayers to all of you with the passing of this special young man.
MY BUDDY FROM FLORIDA
MY PRAYS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY I DID NOT KNOW SRRY