
WICOMICO CHURCH—Cliff Ketner, 64, of Wicomico Church, born October 10, 1960, in Lewes, Delaware, departed this life August 24, 2025.
Cliff was a kind and generous soul with a great sense of humor, a wonderful cook and passionate about his family and friends, along with the caring for his beloved pets Annabelle, Brie, Dell and Skittles.
Cliff was the owner of Bert & Cliff’s Machine Shop in Wicomico Church. He loved being on the water and being surrounded by friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Ketner Sr. and Shirley M. Ketner; and sister, Margaret Ketner.
He is survived by Linda Jett Ketner, his wife, soulmate and best friend of 39 years; brother, Charles H. Ketner Jr. (Carol) of Reedville; and his aunts, Katherine Marvel of Maryland and Joann Brown of North Carolina. Also, several sisters-in-law (husbands), nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Cliff and Linda’s home, 194 Laurel Ridge Road, Heathsville (Wicomico Church). Please honor Cliff by wearing your favorite summer attire. Anyone who knew Cliff, knew that was his favorite.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck, or White Marsh Chapel Cemetery.