Joan L. Keller

April 25, 1931 - May 17, 2018

Joan L. Keller, age 87, of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family and under the care of Geisinger Hospice. Joan was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 50 years. Joan was born on Saturday, April 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Marie E. (Lang) Likewise. Throughout her younger years, Joan attended the Kingston area schools, and later graduated from the Kingston High School. Joan expanded her education by attending the former Wilkes College. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, The Honorable Gailey C. Keller on September 28, 2004. Joan was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She was formerly a Bloomsburg University Trustee Board Member, Chairwoman of Columbia County United Way, President of Columbia County Red Cross, the Philanthropic Educational Organization of Bloomsburg, and Bloomsburg Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded by a brother, Charles Likewise. Survivors include three children: Gail C. Keller of Bloomsburg, Pamela K. Shonk and husband, Dr. John J. Shonk, Jr., of Mountain Top and Charles E. Keller and wife, Kelly, of Devon, PA and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Services will begin on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 5:00 pm at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Market at Third Street, Bloomsburg, with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Gary D. Weaver, officiating. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg is honored to be serving the Keller family. Memorial contributions in Joan's name are suggested to: Animal Resource Center PO Box 439 Bloomsburg, PA 17815; Wesley United Methodist Church 330 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or Bloomsburg Public Library 225 Market St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Joan’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.Allen FuneralHome.com.