Obituaries
February 5, 2019

Keith E. Davis – Charleroi

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Keith E. Davis, 60, of Charleroi, formerly of Forward Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in his home. Born Aug. 23, 1958, in New Eagle, he is the son of Martha Cuthbert Davis of Duquesne and the late Charles D. Davis Sr. Keith worked as a laborer for several contractors throughout the area. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and building puzzles in his spare time. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are one brother, Charles Davis Jr. of Donora; five sisters, Charlene and Jan Wallace of Dauphin, Pa.; Wendy Parks of Monongahela; Sharon Large of Belle Vernon; Karen and husband Russ Large of Belle Vernon; and Terri O’Dell of Donora; a stepmother, Donna Godsey; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a brother, John Davis, who died July 21, 1981; a sister, Robin Bowen, who died Oct. 2, 2014; and two brothers-in-law, Timothy Large and Frank Bowen Sr. Friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service in Fellsburg Cemetery, Rostraver Township, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com. On behalf of the family, contributions are being accepted at the funeral home.

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