James R. McKeating, 80, of Plum passed away peacefully on Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. He is survived by his son, Raymond McKeating (Brandi), and daughter Jennifer Davidson (Robert), grandchildren Wyatt, and Dermott McKeating, and M, and Ali Davidson. Sisters-in-law, Diana Helming, Betty Leitzke, Patty Spelhaug. Brother-in-law, Kenny Spelhaug, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta and Joseph, wife Audrey, sister, Doris Birdsong, brothers-in-law, Jim Birdsong, Larry Leitzke, Bob Helming, and nieces, MaryAnne Birdsong, and Teresa Morlock. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends were received, Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial, was held Monday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment was at Plum Creek Cemetery.