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Rachel Keever

September 22, 1972 — October 16, 2011

Rachel Keever, 39, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Hospice House in Poland after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Rachel was born on September 22, 1972 in Youngstown the daughter of Gary A. and Charlene (Leslie) Simmons and was a 1991 graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown. Rachel was currently working for the last three years as an Administrative Assistance and Database Administrator for Humility of Mary Health Partners Foundation and previously worked as a manager at Humility House for ten years Of the Baptist Faith, Rachel was a very active proponent of breast cancer awareness before and after her battle with the disease. Rachel was a big supporter, organizer and volunteer for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center and participated in the many events to support and raise money for the center, such as the Panerathon last year and this year in the anticipation of its open on November 2, 2011. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan, she enjoyed collecting unique salt and pepper shaker and enjoyed boating and was a pet lover. Rachel will be sadly missed by her husband Joseph "Joe" C. Keever whom she married on November 13, 1999; two daughters Breanna C. and Alyssa D. both at home; her father Gary of Austintown; two sisters Sarah (Frank) Panezich of Summerville, SC and Rebecca (Stewart) Bissell of Berlin Center; 13 nieces and nephews and by a host of friends. Rachel was preceded in death by her mother and a brother Peter J. Simmons. Calling hours will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Ohio 44515 and on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 11 until 12 Noon at the Lake Milton Baptist Temple, 415 South Pricetown Road (St. Rt. 534), Diamond, Ohio 44412. A Funeral Service celebrating her life will take place on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 12 Noon at the church. As a sign of condolence in place of food and gifts for the family, the family requests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Rachel's name to the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center c/o Lane Funeral Homes 5797 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Ohio 44515. If checks are sent folks are asked to please make them out to HMHP Foundation. Flowers are welcome for the calling hours and funeral service and may be sent to the funeral home.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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