Donald L. Keener

Donald L. Keener, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2025.

Don was born in Richwood, WV on January 4, 1934 to the late Paul & Pearl Keener. In 1953, after graduating from high school, Don moved to the Akron area and started a 39 year career working for Goodyear Tire & Rubber at both the Aerospace Division and the Stow Mold Plant, retiring in 2001. Don was a member of the Ellet Church of the Nazarene for over 40 years and was currently a member of the Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene.

Don enjoyed riding his bike with all of his family (especially his grandchildren who couldn't keep up) & friends (Lowell, Ned, & Roger) on all of the Northeast Ohio bike trails. Don loved family and church gatherings. He enjoyed watching the wildlife in his yard and was a cheesecake enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his siblings Sandra Tharpe & Tom Keener; sister-in-law Erma Keener. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Selva 'Joy'; his children Donald Lynn (Valerie), Tim, Kathy (Donald) Turner, & Debbie (Jeff) Mills; grandchildren Brian, Kevin, Andrew, Nicole, Rachel, Brandon, Elaina, Ashleigh, & John; great-grandchildren Tristin, Aleigha, Alexia, Gabriel, Maverick, Annie, & Alora Grace; brothers Doug (Bonnie) & David 'Scrappy' Keener; sister Sharon Keener Bennett.

A funeral service will take place on Monday, Nov. 3, 11 am, with the family receiving friends for one hour prior, at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Interment will take place at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Don's memory to the Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene 191 S. Munroe Tallmadge, OH 44278.