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Stephen J. “Steve” Keene, 59

October 27, 2018

Stephen J. “Steve” Keene passed away October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California at the age 59, where he resided the past 11 years. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Richard S. and Regina T. Keene.
Steve graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1976. He continued his education at Penn State University where he received his Bachelors in Economics in 1990. Steve enlisted in the United States Navy where he served from 1985 until 1993. He was very proud of his time in the service and continued to attend Navy events and show his support to his fellow seamen and submariners whenever he could. Steve furthered his education at Dickinson Law School where he completed his Juris Doctor in 1993.
Following graduation, Steve worked for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Advocate and, most recently, worked for the private law firm Braun, Blaising, McLaughlin, & Smith P.C. in California.
A hardcore Penn State fan, Steve would tailgate and attend Nittany Lions football games whenever he could. He also enjoyed watching and rooting for the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles. Annually, Steve would travel East to vacation at the Delaware beaches with his friends. Steve also loved Bruce Springsteen and had the opportunity to see him many times in concert. Steve was of Catholic faith.
Steve is survived by his four siblings; Mike (Dolly), Stephanie, Jeffery, and Patrick (LuAnn), all of Lancaster. Also surviving are three nephews; Ryan (Kelly), Zachary (Kelly), and Nicholas, and two great-nieces, Olivia and Samantha.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Inurnment Service on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery located at Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003, that will start promptly at 11:00am. Following the service there will be a gathering at Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club at 9-65 Fisher Ave, Annville, PA 17003 from 11:30am-2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

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November 13, 2018

To the Family:  I just learned of Steve’s passing.  I was an attorney for a gas company in PA and spent many years dealing with Steve.  He was bright, knowledgeable and always fair.  He will be missed.

November 08, 2018

Mike & Dolly,
So sorry for your loss of Steve. May you find treasures amidst your memories to bring you peace.

November 08, 2018

To the Family of Steve Keene:
I was quite saddened to hear of Steve’s illness and eventual passing.  I first met Steve when we were students at Penn State in 1979.  We reconnected about 15 years later at Penn State football games and he eventually became a fixture in our Tailgating group of friends.  We even traveled together to Penn State away games at Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Virgina as well as several Bowl Games.  Unfortunately we did not keep in touch after he moved to California.  The times I spent at Penn State games are some of of my fondest memories – purely for the opportunity to spend time with friends like Steve.  The fun times we shared will always be a part of my memory.
(I have several pictures of Steve taken during our travels – I was hoping there would be an opportunity to post some here – if anyone would like them feel free to contact me at the email address provided)
Don Riccardi
Reading, PA

November 06, 2018

Rest in peace cousin.

Services
Friday, November 09, 2018
11:00 AM
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Indiantown Gap Rd
Annville, PA
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