It is with great sadness that the family of Keith W. Madara of Paxinos, announce his passing into the hands of Lord on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the age of 68 at Grandview Nursing & Rehab, Danville.

He was born Dec. 6, 1956, to the late Byron and Mildred (Strausser) Madara, along with his twin brother, Mark J., at the Sunbury Community Hospital.

He graduated from Southern Columbia High School in 1976. Following graduation he attended Johnstown Training Center in Johnstown. He moved to Hanover with his mother and worked at the local McDonalds. After returning to the Shamokin area, he worked at Knoebel's Amusement Resort and at CSP Bakery in Sunbury. His last place of employment was at SUNCOM Industries, Northumberland.

The Madara family wishes to thank all of the many caregivers who worked with Keith through the Keystone Community Outreach. A special thank you to Dean Wetzel, Jim Lichty, and Kevin his last caseworker.

Keith is survived by three brothers, twin, Mark J. Madara and his wife Leisa, of Paxinos, David A. Madara of Paxinos, and Bryon Madara and his wife Dianne of Kentucky; two sisters, Linda Madara of Paxinos, and Gale Madara of Paxinos; two nieces, Tracy Koller and her husband Jay, and Tiffany Karabin and her husband Michael; two nephews, Mark D. Madara and David I. Madara and his wife Tammy, and Jarod Maurer; six great-nieces, Skylar Pickett, Kyla Madara and her partner Megan, Jocelyn Madara, Lexie Madara, Sophia Madara, and Alana Madara; two great-nephews, Peighton Madara, and Leo Madara.

In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by a very special nephew, Max Madara, as well as James "Jamie" B. Swank, and Michael D. Whitehaus; and a niece, Corin Madara.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Saint Peters Blue Church, Paxinos, with Pastor Paul Gurba officiating.

Burial will be in Saint Peters Blue Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are being cared for by Farrow-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Service, 240 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.FarrowFH.com