Henry C. Keiser Obituary

Henry C. KEISER, 89, of Caneadea, NY, formerly of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.

Born October 17, 1936, in Belmont, he was the son of Elmer and Beulah Decker Keiser. On April 28, 1956, he married Barbara Yvonne Ward, who predeceased him on September 6, 1998. A graduate of Belmont Central School, Hank worked construction for AL Blades in Hornell, owned and operated Stoneybrook Meat Processing in Caneadea, and operated his dairy farm in Houghton. He enjoyed running Keiser & Sons Farm with his son, Jesse. On April 28, 1956, he married Barbara Yvonne Ward, who predeceased him on September 6, 1998.

Surviving are: two sons, Jesse (Becky) Keiser of Caneadea and Skip (Dawn) Keiser of Friendship; six grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Willis, Chelsea (Steve) Miles, Conrad (Kayla Milliman) Keiser, Mitch Keiser, Aurora Keiser, and Freyah Keiser; seven great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tessa, Kyson, Waylon, Maverick, Kelby, and Bayleigh; nieces and nephews; and his long time best friend, Jimmy Wright. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Andy Keiser; two brothers, Clifford Keiser and John Keiser; and two sisters, Betty Hawkins and Dorothy Green.

Services will be private. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. Memorials may be made to Belfast Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes, Belmont, NY.