Keith A. Anthony

Keith A. Anthony, 62, of Espyville, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was born November 25, 1946 in Oil City, a son of the late Charles L. and Wanda Burt Anthony. He married Norma Jean French December 6, 1993. Keith was an over the road truck driver for 42 years and was owner and operator of his own business. A man of faith, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in God, Erie and was ordained a Pastor in 2000. Keith enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and attending church. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and church family. He can never be replaced as a prayer warrior, always ready to pray for someone in need. Survivors, in addition to his wife Norma Jean, include 6 children, Tina Switzer and her husband Kerry of Franklin, Gene Anthony of Castle Hayne, NC, Robert Anthony and his wife Tina of Centerville, Gwen Pintagro and her companion, Rick Jackman of Meadville, Rachel Robison and her husband John of Washington, PA, and Kevin Sikorski and his companion Tracy Haas of Espyville; 3 sisters, Ruthann Gordon of Titusville, Jackie Clark and her husband Tom of Oil City, and Jean Steber and her husband Duane of Warren; a brother, Carl Anthony and his wife Robin of Pleasantville; 13 grandchildren, Kerry Lee, Timothy, Benjamin, Stephanie, Robert Jr., Ryan, Elizabeth, Amanda, Samantha, Casey, Morgan, Brandie, and Cody; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lorraine Black Anthony; twin brothers, Lloyd and Floyd Anthony; and his mother-in-law, Erma French. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waid-Coleman Funeral Home, 12422 Conneaut Lake Rd., Conneaut Lake and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ in God, 1706 Poplar St., Erie where the funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John W. Brewer officiating. The committal service and interment will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Jerusalem Corners Cemetery, Pleasantville. Memorials may be made to Church of Jesus Christ in God, 1706 Poplar St., Erie, PA 16502.