Obituaries
April 21, 2020

Sherri Lynn Keeler Martin – Jacobs Creek

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Sherri Lynn Keeler Martin, 61, of Jacobs Creek, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Monongahela-Valley Hospital. Born March 12, 1959 in Washington, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William A. and Rose Marie Andras Keeler. A homemaker, Sherri was a 1977 graduate of Beth Center High School. Surviving are her husband, Bruce J. Martin; two sons, Bruce J. (Brittany) Martin of Washington, Pa., and Brandon A. Martin of Jacobs Creek; three daughters, Candace (Brian) Thomas of Washington, Pa., Penny Martin-Goodman of Elizabeth, and Rachel L. Martin of Jacobs Creek; two brothers, William Keeler of Las Vegas, Nev., and Brian (Amy) Keeler of Brownsville; two sisters, Michele Brown of Brownsville and Kelly Keeler of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 loving grandchildren, Nickalus, Nathan, Natalee and Nolan Goodman of Elizabeth, Carlee and Jonathan Thomas of Washington, Pa., Emma Martin of Jacobs Creek, and Keegan, Julionna, Dillon, Kayden and Breonna Martin of Belle Vernon. Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral was held Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, followed by interment in Oak Springs Cemetery, Canonsburg. Memorial condolences to the family are encouraged during this time online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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