Jacquelyn J. "Jackie" Keiper

Jacquelyn J. "Jackie" Keiper obituary, Bangor, PA

Jacquelyn J. "Jackie" Keiper

Jacquelyn Keiper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James J. Palmeri Funeral Home - Martins Creek on Jan. 27, 2026.
Jacquelyn J. "Jackie" Keiper, 67, of Bangor, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 15, 2025.

Born on January 5, 1958, in Washington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Catherine A. (Sillett) Julian and the late John L. Julian.

Jackie was the wife of James S. Keiper, with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage this past June.

A 1976 graduate of Easton High School, Jackie had a passion for gardening, cooking, and canning the fruits of her labor, arts and crafts, and exploring antique and thrift shops.

Jackie worked numerous jobs until retiring in 2020.

In addition to her husband James, Jackie is survived by her loving family, including four sisters: Jennifer, wife of Gerald Bishop; Karen, wife of Bobby Ayres; Cathy Schoeneck, and her partner Ron; and Judy, wife of Ronald Long. She is also survived by two brothers: Jay Julian, husband of Terry, and John Julian, husband of Susan, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jackie was predeceased by her brother, Robert A. Julian.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Howie's House, 401 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

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