John J. "Jay" Keselak

KESELAK – John J. “Jay,” 62, South Fork, died February 26, 2025. Born July 23, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents, John J. and Patricia Ann (McCauley) Keselak; and sister-in-law, Judi (Huber) Pastva. 

Survived by brother, Stephen Pastva; sisters, Susan, wife of Steve Kish; Carol Fabrizio; and Nancy, wife of Rodney Hoffman; special cousin, Gary Feathers; and numerous nieces and nephews; and their families. 

Graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of 1980. Jay was an HVAC technician and member of Sons of the American Legion, Post 551, St. Michael. He enjoyed taking care of his two turtles and gardening. Whether he was hosting family and friends for an afternoon of fun, or simply enjoying the quiet moments in the sun, Jay’s pool was a place where everyone felt at home. 

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday February 28, at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Reverend Pat Walsh presiding. Interment, Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Portage.