Dana L. Keckler

Dana L. Keckler, 42, of Terre Hill, died Monday, September 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Darwin L. and Fern (Ludwig) Martin of Ephrata. She was a loving mother and wife to her son, Noah, and husband of 13 years, Jon D. Keckler, Jr.

Dana enjoyed spending time with her friends and family to the fullest. Her son was her pride and joy. Dana worked as a server at the Kling House Restaurant at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse. She attended the Ephrata United Zion Church and enjoyed volunteering at various children’s ministries in the area.

Surviving in addition to her husband and parents is her son, Noah, at home; a brother, Darwin, Jr., married to Sheila (Youndt) Martin of East Earl; a sister, Dawn, married to Shawn Reich of New Holland; and four nieces and nephews, Carly and Taylor Martin, and Gavin and Owen Reich.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill from 6-8 pm. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, September 18 at 4 pm at Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata with the Reverend Jay Showalter officiating. A balloon releasing ceremony will follow. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.