Obituaries

Phyllis Keller
74, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. (Rochester) from a tragic house fire.
Phyllis was born March 13, 1948 to George and Mary Rose Morrow.
Phyllis is preceded in death by: her parents and sisters, Patricia Dirk and Bernadine (Bunny) Morrow.
Phyllis is survived by: her two sons, Mark Keller & Steven Keller  sisters, Jacqueline Heinrch,  Georgeann(Gee) Cornelius, all of New York; grandchildren, Ian Keller, Devin Keller, Carter Keller, Isabellla Keller
Phyllis was a homemaker, loving wife and endearing mother; with a smile and a laugh that would brighten up everyone’s day. She loved family gatherings, playing Michigan Rummy, and drinking her famous “Russian Tea”.
Some of her favorite hobbies include baking, Trichem art, and participating in both her sons extracurricular activities.
Her two most famous catch phrases were: “That’s Atomic” and “After me you can be first”

 

 

David Keller
74, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. (Rochester) from a tragic house fire.  Dave was born May 6, 1948 to George and Rhea Keller.
Predeceased by his brother Don and Judith; parents, George & Rhea. Survived by his sons, Mark & Steven; grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.
David was a Vietnam veteran and career Army with 20 years of honorable service and a rank of E7(Sergeant First Class), He moved his family back to Rochester from Texas and worked at Eastman Kodak (15 years) and High Falls Brewing Company. He had a passion for hot rod cars from a young age. He loved to build electric model trains sets, do home carpentry and work with his hands. In the latter years, he was the major caregiver for his beloved wife, Phyllis Keller.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospitals & Wounded Warrior Project.

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  1. Steve .. I am so saddened to hear about your parents. Let the Keller family know that they are in our hearts and prayers with the Fisher Family. Hugs to you all.

  2. Steven and Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. Beautiful parents gone too soon but they will always be in our hearts and you and your families in our prayers. May God give you both the strength you need during your time of bereavement. Only God and time will heal your pain. With love and heart felt sympathy to you; Dave and Phyllis will be greatly missed.