Harry T. Keslar, Sr.

Harry T. Keslar, Sr., 91 of Scottdale passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born March 20, 1933 in Acme a son of the late John and Birdie (Lankey) Keslar.

Harry retired from US Steel where he was employed as a crane operator. He attended Mt. Joy Covenant Brethren Church and was a veteran of the US Army. Harry enjoyed the outdoors and belonged to several sportsmen’s organizations. He was a 50 year member of Marion Masonic Lodge #562, and belonged to the Shriner’s, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh and Uniontown. An avid reader of history, he enjoyed family genealogy and was a numismatist (coin collector).

He is survived by his children, Edith Spinneweber (Roger), Cheryl Hiltabidel, Elizabeth Espey and Harry T. Keslar, Jr. (Holly), five grandchildren, Eric Spinneweber (Linda), Lisa Trayter (Joe), Leslie Kourpas, Sarah Rice (Garrett) and Joseph Espey III (fiancé, Morgan Hollowood); nine great- grandchildren, Paul, John, Christopher, Ellie, Emma, Eva, Colt, Ryder and Dane; a brother, Richard Keslar (Margie) and sisters-in-law, Helen Keslar and Benita Keslar, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Leona (Leasure) Keslar; a sister, Lucy Princler, and brothers, Charles David, John, James and Robert Keslar.

Family and friends are welcome on Sunday from 4 to 8 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale and from 10-11 am Monday followed by his funeral service at 11 am with Pastor Peter Nordby. Interment will follow in the Keslar Cemetery with military honors bestowed by Donegal VFW Post 6743.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the March of Dimes @ www.marchofdimes.org or St. Jude @ www.stjude.org/donate.  The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Harry’s home caregivers, Renee and Mary and to the staff at Hempfield Manor for their care and concern. Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com