Obituary of Keith A. Stone

Keith A. Stone, 38, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, due to heart failure. Keith was a lifelong resident of the Cortland area, graduating from Homer High in 1991. He started Paragon Associates in 1992 and met his future wife, Kelly, later that same year. Keith touched the lives of many people through his work. In his spare time Keith enjoyed playing the piano, writing music, spending time with his friends and family, and quenching his thirst for knowledge. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly, and their 22-month old son, Alex; his parents, Ed & Connie of Smithville Flats; his brothers Dennis (Kathy) Morrison of Johnson City, Dan (Leslie) Morrison of Virgil, and Ed (Tami) Stone of Jamesville; his maternal grandmother; many nieces and nephews; and many other wonderful family and friends. Calling hours will be held 11-2 Sunday and funeral services will be at 11am on Monday, both at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Internment will follow at the Cold Brook Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a college fund for Keith's son, Alex Stone, c/o Citizens Bank, 3918 St. Rt. 281 NYR182, Cortland, Attn: Nancy. to offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com The entire staff of Cortland Produce would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Stone family. We have all known Keith for many years and truly enjoyed working with him. He will be greatly missed. Ed, Tami and All Of Keith's Family, We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Keith. Our thoughts are with all of you, Love from Rick & Kari Rasco My sympathy to the Stone Family. I grew up with Keith and he was always such a nice guy and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heidi Koch A heart of Gold, and a gentle soul. I have known Keith for many years and many, many computers. He was always willing and able to help. To his wife Kelly and Son Alex.. Keith was an amazing person and I will miss him... I will tip a I.B.C. Root Beer to him. Bill OGorman Kelly we are so sorry and shocked at Keith's passing. Doug, Christine and myself at Doug's Trash Removal had Keith in our office, several times over the years solving our computer crises. He was our hero! He was brilliant and had wonderful, caring and dynamic personality. We will never forget him. Paula Brown Keith was one in a million (or more). At Dovi Motors we knew Keith as a professional and a friend for many years. Be it fixing a problem with the computers, or fixing a problem with the world today, Keith always offered a knowledgeable and interesting point-of-view. Our hearts and prayers are with Kelly, Alex and the whole family in this difficult time. Jesse Dovi We are so shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news. Keith was a such a wealth of knowledge and had been there for our computer needs for years! Always appreciated him taking the time to teach us non-techies! His knowledge of many things was truly amazing! Sending out heartfelt condolences to Kelly...and all of Keith's Family. God bless. Jodie & Earl Wainwright Keith has been the Computer Guru at Cortland Eye Center for many, many years. He had incredible talent, honesty and integrity. He became a dear friend of mine over the years. I enjoyed his diverse opinions and unending knowledge on any subject matter. When he became a father, he became a great father. When he found God, he became a great follower and witness to others. In the spirit of Keith and all he had become, we must take from his experience and we must . . . Eat well, exercise, love unconditionally, forgive, thank, learn, experience, help, rejoice, laugh, and live our best life. Keith will certainly be missed in this community. I will miss him dearly. Kimberly Stevens Our thooughts and prayers are with you all. May you be comforted by fond memories in the days ahead and may peace be in your hearts always. Theresa & Joe Casal To Keith's family and friends: I often share this Hopi Indian prayer because I feel although nothing can change what has happened, it is a beautiful way to look at death. Not as an ending, but as a continuation of life in a different way. I can't believe Keith has gone already. He made a big impression on me and I know he will live on in all our hearts and minds. I wish you peace at this most difficult time. HOPI PRAYER of The Soul's Graduation: Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight On the ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die. My Spirit is still alive€¦ Jessica McCall