Ross W. Keene, 72, of West Hempfield Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Carol M. Herr Keene with whom he celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on July 12, 2024. Ross was born in Lancaster, son of the late J. Weaver and Glorianna Shoemaker Keene. He was a chef, having worked at various hotels in York and Lancaster Counties (1968-1994) and also Homestead Village, before his retirement. He enjoyed gardening and animals.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Raymond W. (Denise) Keene, Lancaster; Amy (Mike) McMinn, Lancaster and James M. Keene, Columbia. Eight grandchildren: Ryan, Ciara, Justin, Michael, Trenton, Reylinn, Alex and Dorothy. Five great-grandchildren: Dahlia, Noah, Levi, Huxley Ross and Kaytin. One sister: Bonnie (Duane) Deardorff, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by one sister: I. Suzanne Holtzapple.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Riverview Burial Park on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: The Humane League of Lancaster County. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.