Keith W. Niver, 27, of Russell, PA, formerly of Boyce, VA
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Keith W. Niver, 27, of Russell, PA, formerly of Boyce, VA, passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023, after an unexpected ATV accident.
He was born in Warren, PA to Keith W. Niver II and Delores Jean Steinman Niver and they survive. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High School, Class of 2014, he also learned his craft with the Warren Career Center, specializing in Auto Body Mechanics. Keith worked as a Corrections Officer in Martinsburg, WV, with Berryville Auto Parts as a state inspector, and most recently was a mechanic for Branch Enterprises.
Keith was and Old Soul who loved collecting lanterns and antiques, enjoyed shooting guns, camping, hunting, loved to trade and would always be looking for the next big trade. He also enjoyed cutting wood, spending time with his friends, and would help anyone with anything. Keith was the best dad to his two fur babies Kanga and Gracie. He was also a member of the Warren Moose Club and a former member of the Berryville Moose Lodge.
On September 24, 2022, Keith married the love of his life, Samantha R. Whitacre in Bluemont, VA, at the family home.
In addition to his parents, Keith is survived by his wife, Samantha Niver; two fur babies, Kanga and Gracie; sister, Kayla R. Niver of Russell, Pa; uncle, Stephen Niver and wife Cynthia of CA; father in law, Todd Whitacre and Jennifer Jordan of Huntly, VA; mother in law, Candace Zimmerman and husband Joe of Bluemont, VA; brother in laws, Zeke Zimmerman of Bluemont, VA, and Connor Trosch, of Pittsburgh; sister in laws, Zoe and Emy Zimmerman of Bluemont, VA; Dylan Morrision, of Chandlars Valley; and several cousins.
Keith was preceded in death by his aunt, Jean Niver.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 10, 2023. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Moose, 422 Pennsylvania Ave. W. Warren, Pa 16365 or Center for Organ Recovery and Education at core.org. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com. Keith was an organ donor and was able to help others with his final gift, the gift of organ donation.