В результате автокатастрофы в Селинсгрове погиб 66-летний бизнесмен Кит Кметц, его жена получила тяжелые ранения

Williamsport, Pa. — Keith T. Kmetz, 66, formerly of Williamsport died as a result of an auto accident on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in Selinsgrove. His wife, Susan Kmetz was also seriously injured in the auto accident. Born July 17, 1959 in Williamsport, he was the son of Frank A. Kmetz and Marion Antes Kmetz. Keith graduated from Williamsport Area High School and California University of Pennsylvania. He was a local businessman with interests in excavation, farming, restoring John Deere tractors, and many kinds of collecting. He was the former owner of the Antes family farm in Nisbet, Pa., a property long connected to his family heritage. Keith later purchased a farm in the Sylvan Dell Area of South Williamsport, where he grew sod and held a mining permit to sell topsoil. He enjoyed growing potatoes and corn and took pride in his varied collection of John Deere tractors and excavation equipment. Keith worked as an excavating contractor on many local projects, including the installation of AstroTurf on Lycoming College’s football field and renovations to two fields at Little League Headquarters in South Williamsport. He was also heavily involved in realigning water and sewer lines in South Williamsport and in the widening of Route 15. Keith was a private pilot, owning several planes in his time, and he also enjoyed boating on the Susquehanna River and New York State. In retirement, Keith traveled often between his home in Fla. and his homes in Pa. He and his wife also traveled extensively, often visiting auctions, flea markets, historical sites, car shows, and sportsman shows along the East Coast. Keith married the love of his life and childhood friend, Susan L. Carson of Nisbet. More than husband and wife, the couple were truly best friends. They enjoyed spending their time together and were rarely apart. Their marriage was filled with companionship until Keith’s accidental passing in May. Keith and his spouse Susan were heavily involved in genealogical research. Keith Kmetz was also a direct decadent to Philip Frederick Antes who immigrated from German Palatinate in 1720 to Montgomery County. The Antes family homestead owned by Philip Antes’ son, Henry Antes, stands as an example of Moravian settlement houses. Henry Antes was an important regional political and political figure of the 18th century; in the American Revolution the house served as the headquarters for General George Washington during the Valley Forge Campaign. The house still stands in Montgomery County between Pottstown and Perkiomenville. The house was later sold by the Antes family to the Goschenhoppen Historical Society. Col. John Henry Antes, son of Henry Antes, later built and defended Antes Fort located near Jersey Shore across the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Today the land is a cultivated field. The fort played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. Col. Antes also served in public office, including as sheriff and judge in upstate Pa. Keith is survived by his mother, Marion Antes Kmetz and his sister, Kimberly Kmetz, all of Williamsport, and various cousins and several aunts. Keith Kmetz was a lifetime member of various Sportsman’s clubs in Williamsport and in Florida. He was also a member of National Park System, the Moose Club, and the American Legion. A memorial service to honor Keith’s life and travels will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel Linden Presbyterian Church, 2758 Bottle Run Road, Williamsport. The family will provide flowers. Contributions may be made in Keith’s memory to the Buffalo Bill Museum, 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody, Wyoming 82414. Online condolences may be made on Keith’s memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com. To plant a tree in memory of Keith Kmetz as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. Keep your news local Access to independent, local news is important, do you agree? We work hard to deliver timely, relevant news, for free. 100% of your contribution to NorthcentralPa.com goes directly to helping us cover news and events in the region. Thank you for saying that local news matters!