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James Keller, Sr.

James Keller, Sr.

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  • Name James Keller  [1, 2, 3] 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Gender Male 
    Death Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I7649  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family Carol Ann Murphy,   b. 24 Nov 1934, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Apr 2010, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
    >1. Timmy Keller  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. James Keller, Jr.  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Michele Keller  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Daniel Keller, Sr.  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F2621  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S19] America's Obituaries & Death Notices, (Name: Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Keller, Carol Ann Murphy.
      Carol Ann Murphy Keller, 75, of Greene Township, died Friday evening April 30, 2010 at her residence following a lengthy illness. A resident of Erie all of her life she was born November 24, 1934, a daughter of the late Martin and Anne Lenze Murphy. Carol was a 1953 graduate of Villa Maria Academy and was a foster parent for over 20 years. She loved sewing, gardening, birds, the ocean, and her pets. She also loved vacationing at the beach and having lunch with her special group of friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Lynn James Murphy. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, James Keller ; one daughter, Michele Ventrello and her husband Stephen of Erie; three sons, James Keller , Jr. and his wife Emmie of Erie, Daniel Keller and his wife Peggy of Edinboro, and Timothy Keller and his significant other Tammy Drayer of Greene Township; three brothers, Dean Murphy and his wife Monna of Arizona, Neil Murphy and his wife Shirley of Florida, and Martin "Pat" Murphy and his wife Susie of California; two sisters, Norma Dinger and her husband Richard of Wesleyville, and Mary Straitwell and her husband Leonard of Erie; and four grandchildren, Stephen and Alexander Ventrello, Dan Keller , Jr., and Katie Keller , Sr. Airman USAF. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road (corner of East Gore Rd. and Pine Ave.) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services there on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Harry Johns. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 1001 State St. Suite 1400, Erie, 16501 or VNA Hospice, 2253 West Grandview Blvd., Erie, 16506.

      Erie times-News, The: 03MAY2010
      HFA: 18FEB2023

    2. [S19] America's Obituaries & Death Notices, (Name: Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Murphy, Lynn James.
      Lynn James Murphy, 57, of 10433 Hayes Road, Wattsburg, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness.

      He was born Nov. 9, 1943, in Erie, son of the late Martin and Anne Lenze Murphy.

      He owned and operated Tradewind Enterprises, an industrial supply company, for the past 16 years. He graduated from Erie Tech Memorial High School and attended Gannon University.

      He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in active and reserve duty for a total of 20 years. He participated in Operation Desert Storm.

      He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Billy Simpson Post 470. He enjoyed playing pool and golfing.

      Survivors include his wife, Lynn "Sammy" Peebles Murphy , whom he married Oct. 25, 1988; two stepdaughters, Kim Snow of Corry and Denise Miller and her husband, Bill, of Erie; three sisters, Carol Keller and her husband, James , Norma Dinger and her husband, Richard, and Mary Straitwell and her husband, Leonard, all of Erie; three brothers, Dean Murphy and his wife, Monna, of Mesa, Ariz., Neil Murphy and his wife, Shirley, of Zephyrhills, Fla., Martin Murphy and his wife, Susie, of Merced, Calif.; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

      Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 105 Walnut St., Waterford. A service will follow at 8 p.m., with the Rev. Will Smith officiating.

      Cremation will follow.

      Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508.

      Erie Times-News: 20OCT2001
      HFA: 13MAR2023

    3. [S265] Staff, Arizona Republic, The, (Name: Arizona Republic, The; Location: Arizona;), Murphy, Dean T.
      Murphy, Dean T. 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Monna (Brocious), his son, Dean Jr. (Trish) and two daughters, Gail Robertson and Jill Boesch (David), his six grandchildren, Jeannine Murphy, Michael Robertson, Emily Robertson, Joseph Boesch, Thomas Boesch, and Camilla Boesch, and one great grandchild Raven Murphy. He is also survived by four siblings, Neil (Shirley), Norma Dinger (Dick), Marty (Susie) and Mary Straitwell (Lenny) and several nieces and nephews. Dean was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Martin L. Murphy and Anne Murphy (Lenze), grandson, Brian Robertson, brother, Lynn Murphy and sister, Carol Keller. Dean was born on March 2, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Cathedral Preparatory High School he served 3 years in the United States Army. He attended Gannon University and graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1961 and became a CPA. He was a member of the American Institute of CPA's, Arizona Society of CPA's and Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's. Early in his career, he worked for Ernst and Ernst and then later opened his own accounting firm Murphy & Zappia. In 1980, he relocated to Arizona with his family where he started his private firm, Dean T. Murphy, CPA. He will be truly missed by all of his family and many dear friends. Dean will be remembered for his big heart, quick wit and funny jokes. Services will be private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

      Arizona Republic, The: 27MAY2012
      HFA: 18MAR2023