Keith E. Siverling

Keith E. Siverling, 65, of Seneca, went Home to his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, February 2, 2026 at UPMC Northwest, following a brief illness. 

He was born in Franklin on July 3, 1960 to the late Vernon and Stella (Keith) Siverling. 

He was a 1978 graduate of Cranberry High School. 

He was currently attending The Living Word Church, and had previously attended Cranberry Community Church, and Seneca United Methodist Church.  Keith loved sharing his gift of music by serving as the song leader or soloing for church services. 

For twenty-five years, Keith proudly served as the Cross Country coach for Cranberry High School, where he made an impact on the lives of many students and runners over the years. 

Keith loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.  He also had a love for his dogs, Lucy and Roxy. 

He worked for many years as a pre-press operator for Seneca Printing.  He was currently employed in sales for Pepro in Oil City. 

He was married in the Seneca United Methodist Church on October 10, 1981 to the former Cheri L. (Fornof), and she survives, along with their son, Kyle E. Siverling and his wife Nicole of Pittsburgh; and their daughter, Kasey Thiel and her husband Ryan of Pittsburgh; and he was "Papa" to his grandchildren, Brody Siverling and Lyla and Jordan Thiel. 

Keith is also survived by his sister, Rainie Magargee and her husband Fred of Mercer; his brother-in-law, Mike Fornof and his wife Dawn of Clarion; his niece, Chelsea Galletta and husband Mike; and his nephews, Josh Harman, Erik Fornof, and Bradley Fornof. 

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Snook Siverling. 

Visitation will be held Thursday (Feb. 5) from Noon - 2 and from 4 - 7 p.m. in Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Rte. 257 in Seneca.  A funeral service will be held Friday (Feb. 6) at 11 a.m. in the Seneca Son Rise Church, 196 East State Road in Seneca.  Pastor Travis Earp, pastor of The Living Word Church, will officiate.  Private interment will be made in Shaw Farm Cemetery in Oil City. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cranberry Cross Country Boosters, c/o Cranberry Jr.-Sr. High School, One Education Drive, Seneca PA  16346.

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