Paul Edward Keller

Paul Edward Keller                        “beloved Dad and Papa”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Paul Edward Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Born on Thursday, January 20, 1944, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of Theodore and Hulda Keller. On May 15, 1964 in Coudersport, he married Joyce Haskins, who passed away on February 28, 2003.

Paul was employed at Wending Creek Farms in Coudersport from 1992 until 2005. He spent 30 plus years as the caretaker and board member of the Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport.

Since his retirement, Papa enjoyed working on small engines, playing pool with family and friends, listening to the Pirates baseball games, going out to eat at his favorite restaurant, Kaytee’s, and helping with Coudersport car shows.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jessica M. Cornelius of Coudersport; four grandsons, James Colwell of Smethport, and Michael Colwell, Nathan Cornelius and Scott Cornelius all of Coudersport; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; two sisters, Edna Hurst of Hughesville and Eldora Levin of Flagstaff, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by close important loved ones, Kevin Cornelius, Robert Hoffman, China Colwell, Jeremy Shields, Helen Bowen, Richard and Diane Gerner, Lisa Hoffman, and Donnie Hoffman.

In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda S. Colwell; three brothers, Glenn Keller, Donald Keller, and Dale Keller.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Paul from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Sweden Valley Grange, 129 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA. Please join Dad/Papa's family for an afternoon of a small luncheon, socializing, and sharing loved memories.  Dad/Papa loved to sit and share his favorite memories with everyone.  We would love to hear your memories of him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s name may be made to the Eulalia Cemetery Association, PO Box 335, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Paul’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Paul, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.