Kieff R. Lockwood, of Lenox, PA. died Friday morning, January 28, 2005 at home with his family after a brief illness. His loving wife of 45 years is Marilyn Price Lockwood, R.N.
Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Alberta (Schaffer) Lockwood.
He was a long time member and trustee of the South Gibson United Methodist Church, South Gibson, PA. He was a graduate of Waymart High School and Williamsport Technical School.
He was a business man his entire life. His ventures began at Westinghouse, but he was a self employed building contractor for many years until he retired. In his retirement years, he traveled the United States extensively with his wife and dog Tigger, visiting their many friends.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a mentor to many. His hobbies were many and varied, but his greatest joy was a good project. His family and friends will sadly miss him.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kieff Lockwoods name:
C/O SGUMC, PO Box 60
South Gibson, Pa 18842
He is survived by one daughter: Keyna Lockwood Radtke and husband E. Joseph Radtke, Jr. of Middletown, MD.; two sons: Craig Kieff Lockwood of Pittston, PA. and Eric Price Lockwood of Acre Lake, PA.; two grandchildren: Garrett Kyle Radtke; 13 Nephews and 6 Nieces
He was preceded in death by one brother: K. Irwin Lockwood
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11:00 am in the South Gibson United Methodist Church, celebrated by Rev. Barbara Doan, pastor, officiating.
Cremation took place at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, PA.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted under the care of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home, Dundaff and Main Streets, Clifford, PA.