David T. Keip

David T. Keip, 87 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at home while in the loving care of his granddaughter Heather Kintz and her family.

Born Monday, November 29, 1937 in Brockton, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Mary (Sockel) Keip. David was also predeceased by; daughter, Melissa Keip; son, Ray Yocum; grandson, Raymond Yocum Jr.; sisters, Theresa Geison, Margaret Christ, Veronica Bell, Victoria Bell, Bertha Suder, Dorothy Deitrick, Isabelle Zelnick, Marie Benyacker, Martha Kotula; brothers, John, Joseph, Jerome, Paul, Michael, and Vincent Keip.

Surviving are; beloved wife, Josephine (Bair) "Tina" Keip; son, David J. Keip ad his wife Susan; brothers, Frank Keip, Bartholomew Keip; sisters, Ann Wetzel, Cecelia Rusnak; grandchildren, Heather, Jada, Samantha, Courtney, Brett, Emma; and a number of great grandchildren.

David served honorably in the United states Navy during the Korean War, and retired from Packaging Corporation of Trexlertown. After his retirement, David worked at Boyer's in Tamaqua for many years. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, David and Tina enjoyed day trips to the casino.

Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com