John William “Jack” Keating of Grafton, Ohio died on 9 April 2012 at the home of his son, Curt at age 85. He was born 24 July 1926 to Angie (née McMeans) and John M. Keating in Johnston, Pennsylvania. Funeral services 14 April 2012 at 11am at Church of St. Clarence, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. A private burial at a later date in Johnston, Pennsylvania.
Jack was a controller for SACM Glidden Metal Products in North Carolina for 46 years. He enjoyed playing in many community bands and taught percussion. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 and in the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1946 to 1954.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; wife Agnes “Dolly” E. Larrimer Keating of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; daughter Ann E. Keating of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and grandson Jack of Garner, North Carolina.
He is survived by: children John L. (Cynthia) Keating of Westlake, Ohio, Beth M. Adams of Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael W. Keating of Willow Springs, North Carolina, Curt J. (Melissa) Keating of Grafton, Ohio, Mark D. (Terry) Keating of Clarksburg, Maryland, Robert J. Keating of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Julianne M. Keating of Knightdale, North Carolina; and over 30 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Abstracted by John W. Keating III on 14 June 2012.
Source: (2012). John William “Jack” Keating. [ONLINE] Available at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-william-keating-jack&pid=156949544&fhid=14013. [Last Accessed 20 June 2012].