Shirley M. Keesler of Damascus, PA a retired Librarian for the Delaware Free Library in Callicoon, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Ellen Memorial Health Center in Honesdale, PA. She was 88. Shirley was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1933, the daughter of the late Paul and Matilda Seeley. Shirley was the widow of Russel “Jug” Keesler. Mr. Keesler died on August 30, 2015.

Shirley was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church in Damascus, PA.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Lynn Hahl and her husband Charles, by her son William Canfield and his wife Joan, by her grandchildren Randy Canfield, Alycia Canfield, Dakota Hahl, and Jessie Hahl, by her great-grandchildren Derrick and Elania Canfield, and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Shirley was predeceased by her son Paul Canfield, and by her sister June Pozza.

Visitation was held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main Street, Callicoon, New York from 4 to 7 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee, Pennsylvania.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Damascus United Methodist Church, Damascus, PA 18415 or to the Delaware Free Library, P.O. Box 245, Callicoon, New York, 12723. To leave a condolence or for more information please visit stewartmurphyfh.com, 845-887-4900.