Constance “Connie” Linard Keller, 71, of Littlestown, passed into Heaven, where her loving husband Mark awaited her, on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at the home of her daughter, after a nearly two-year battle with cancer.
Born September 9th, 1954, at Hanover Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Linard. She was the wife of the late Mark R. Keller Sr. They were married on April 1, 1978, and remained so for 45 years, until his untimely death in February 2024. She grew up in Silver Run, MD, and was a graduate of Westminster High School.
Connie was a devoted follower of Jesus and a godly witness to her family, friends, and community. She served as an elder and partner at the Intersection Church in Gettysburg since 2010. Her devotion to the Lord led her to the Adams Rescue Mission, where she served as the Director of Family Ministries for over 25 years.
She loved spending time with her family, including weekends at the river house on the Susquehanna, trips to Virginia Beach, our Keller gatherings, and all of the small moments in between. She cherished her family and friends!
Connie is survived by her four children, Mark R. Keller, Jr., husband of Renee of Fairfield. David M. Keller, husband of Jaime of Taneytown, MD. Cori L. Herbert, wife of Jeremiah of Littlestown, Jennifer L. Punchard, wife of Mark, of Orrtanna. 13 grandchildren: Including Taylor Keller, Kennedy Corliss, wife of Brad, Karter Keller, Ashley McBeth, wife Jordan, Logan Keller, husband of Morgan, Brady Keller, Samuel Herbert, husband of Kat, Zion Herbert, Abbey Punchard, Alaina Punchard, Autumn Punchard, Lyric Punchard, Micah Punchard. Five great-grandchildren: Rylee Viersma, Declan Corliss, Blaise McBeth, Sage McBeth, and Mabel Keller.
Connie is also survived by her brother Gregory Linard and his wife Debbie of Westminster, MD. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her oldest brother, Ronald Richards.
Her viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, from 6-8 PM at Intersection Church, 1980 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. There will also be a viewing on Wednesday, October 15, at 10 AM, one hour prior to her funeral at the church at 11 AM.
Her son-in-law, Reverend Jeremiah Herbert, will be officiating.
Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements, and online condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Intersection Church, 1980 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, online https://intersection.church/give or Adams Rescue Mission, 2515 York Road. Gettysburg, PA 17325, online at https://adamsrescuemission.org