Keith “Beaker” Conner
Hornell
Keith “Beaker” Conner, 52, of Madison Avenue passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (June 24, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in North Hornell, January 9, 1973, he was the son of Charles Conner Jr. and Jacquelyn Palmer Conner. He was a life long Hornell resident. He was a graduate of Hornell High School and was employed as a Union Carpenter for several years. He later joined the Janitorial and Maintenance Department at Alfred State College. Beaker enjoyed attending his children’s sporting events, following the Pittsburg Steelers, camping, and watching NASCAR. He will be remembered for having the cleanest truck in the city, washing it almost daily.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Alan Conner.
Surviving is the love of his life, Katie Senear, his son, Dakota (Gabby) Conner of Florida, his daughters, Madyson and Chloe Conner of Hornell, his sister, Kathy (Jerry) Schmitt of Hornell, his brother, Thomas (Kathy) Conner of Andover, his sister-in-law, Terry Conner of Florida, Mother and Father-In-Law, Jonathan and Chris Senear of Hornell, Sister and Brother-in-law, Tricia (Earl) Lewis of Hornell, close friends Marc Dineen of Hornell, David Lemen of Canisteo and Bob Alexin of Hornell, and his special canine friend and companion “Nova”. Nieces and nephews, Michele Conner, Brett Conner, Eric Conner, Chad Conner, and Angela (James) Cain. Along with several Great Nieces and Nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Celebration Of Life will be held Saturday September 27, 2025 at 1PM at the Hornell VFW. Those wishing to remember Beaker are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, 510 State Street, Unit 5, Rochester, NY 14680 or the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.