Joseph W. Keyser, 65, of Everson, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mt. Pleasant.

Joe was born June 2, 1955, in McKeesport, a son of Eleanor (Santucci) Keyser of Old Bethany and the late William H. Keyser, who passed on Aug. 5, 2009.

Joe was a loyal and devoted brother and friend to many. He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1975, where he lettered in track and cross country and was voted as "Most Courteous" Senior Personality. He also previously worked for Tarbuck Security as a flag man. Joe enjoyed working with children and was an ardent collector and enthusiast of model trains. He was an active member of both the Scottdale and Everson Volunteer Fire Departments and the Tri-State Speed Roller Skating Association, and he was a honorary member and exhibitor of the National Model Railroad Association. He was renowned for his speed skating abilities and received a medal by placing in a PA State Speed Skating tournament.

Joe will be sadly missed by his loving family: his mother, Eleanor (Santucci) Keyser; his siblings, Mark Keyser and his wife Colleen of Dawson, Michael Keyser of Quintin, N.J., James Keyser of Ruffsdale, and Laura Close and her companion Randy Espey of Scottdale; his nephew, Christopher Karfelt and his wife Kate and their daughters, Madilyn and Brianna of Vanderbilt; his niece, Jennifer Harvey and husband Randy and their sons, Derrick and Brandon of Bladenboro, N.C.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Robert B. Feguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724- 887-5300 , www.fergusonfunerals.com . Family and friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, the hour of service, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Ira Logan officiating. (Masks are required.)

Final resting place will be in Dan Snyder Cemetery.

The Everson and Scottdale VFD memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Everson or Scottdale VFD.

Love lasts forever!