Coudersport - Erin L. McKeone, 50, a lifelong resident of
Coudersport, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family and
friends, on Thursday, August 30, 2018.
Born on August 29, 1968 in Olean, N.Y., she was a daughter
of Dr. Robert E. and Marilyn J. Jackson Wagner. On February 22, 1992, she
married Sean P. McKeone, her high school sweetheart, who survives.
Erin was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of
1986. For two years, she attended Nyack College in Nyack, N.Y., attaining a 4.0
grade point average. She spent the summer of 1988 on a mission trip to China.
Erin was a devoted and loving wife, mother, teacher,
daughter, and friend who always put her family first. Each of her children was
homeschooled by Erin. She was an active member of God’s Country Ministry
(Coudersport Free Methodist Church), in Sweden Valley. She served on the lead
team, Bible Study group, and was a member of the Soul Care group, where,
despite her illness, was still active. Erin recently organized, with the help
of her family and friends, a dinner and service for Rev. Vilmer Paul, visiting
from Haiti, to aid in building Christian schools for the children there. She
had a special burden and vision for the people of that country.
Her faith never wavered. Through her illness, she chose to
put her faith in God. Erin was very active in several homeschool co-ops, and
was a substitute teacher for special needs IU9 students.
For over a year, Erin regularly shared a blog about her life
on her own website, “To Fathom the Depths” where she shared her spiritual
journey.
Surviving in addition to her husband and her parents of
Coudersport are five children, Meredith B. (Joel) Hannon of Marlborough, N.H.,
Tanner J. McKeone, Ethan S. McKeone, Troy P. McKeone, and Evan B. McKeone, all
at home; a granddaughter, River Grace Hannon; two brothers, Scott D. (Kathy)
Wagner and Eric V. Wagner, both of Coudersport; a sister, Heather D. Keating of
Coudersport; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, aunts,
uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of Erin’s life will be held at God’s Country
Ministry (Coudersport Free Methodist Church), 1237 East 2nd St., Coudersport,
on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at noon with Pastor Peter J. Tremblay,
officiating.
Erin’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Erin,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
Erin’s wishes that memorials be sent to God’s Country
Ministries, 608 S. East St. Coudersport Pa, 16915, in support of the Heavenly
Brightness schools in Haiti.
