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Carol KESSLER Obituary


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KESSLER, Carol C. Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. Carol was born November 27, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James & Alice (Ruessman) Vargo. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Kessler, Sr., in 2002; one sister, Alice Arthur; and by two brothers, Paul & Jim Vargo. Carol is survived by her sister, Dorthy Howell; her five boys and their wives, Jerry, Jr. & Gail Kessler, Mike & Mary Kessler, Tony & Millie Kessler, Scott & Shelia Kessler and Greg & Lori Kessler; ten grandchildren, Kensey & Jason Love, Ben & Julie Kessler, Holly & Joe Di Biase, Sam, Grace, Amanda, Nathaniel, Madison, Paige & Dylan; five great grandchildren, Cecilia, Lucas, Mia, Sarah and Mason; sister-in-law, Jan Vargo; Teresa & Mari Sibilia; cousin, Ruth Ann Blakely; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Carol was a member of Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church and active with the Young at Heart Club. She retired from Marianist Mission and attended Northridge High School and was still active with the Alumni Association. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Queen of Martyrs Church, 4144 Cedar Ridge Road, Dayton. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving family & friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME "Northridge Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike @ Needmore Road. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses & staff of Miami Valley Burn Unit for their compassionate care during her time there. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carol to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

Published by Dayton Daily News from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2013.
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Mike and Mary, I'm so very sorryfor your loss. Miss Carol was a special lady and it was a pleasure to know her and you as well. I wish I could have attended her memorial but I have been very sick myself. Thank you for all your kind words through this struggle. It was an honor to take care of her. Many prayers.
Kimberly Mason RN, MVH Burn Unit

Kimberly Mason

July 31, 2013

Jerry and Mike, Sorry to hear of Carol's passing. I couldn't be there, Dad had eye surgery that day. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I had a lot of fun years ago bowling with Carol and my Mom. Carol is in peace now.

July 31, 2013

May God Bless you and your family during this time.

Traci Robinson

Traci Robinson

July 30, 2013

I just found out about your Mother's passing Dave. Please accept my deepest sympathy during these sad times.

Rick

Rick Atkins

July 30, 2013

Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Will Roche

July 29, 2013

Sending my deepest sympathies to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to have been able to take care of Carol and know she is resting in a better place.

Kelli Huesman

July 29, 2013

Mike and Family, our deepest sympathies to you, from your Ontario friends.

Mike Johnston

July 29, 2013

Mike, so sorry to hear about you mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Bean

July 29, 2013

Michael
So sad to hear about the loss of your mother. We all know how close you were.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Take care my friend.

Darrell & Bridget

July 29, 2013

The Kessler Family-Words cannot express
my sadness at this time of sorrow. She
loved her family dearly.I lost a good friend. We had a lot of good times to-gether. RIP Carol. Evelyn Kreitzer.

July 29, 2013

Scott and family, Carol was loved by many! My heart goes out to you and will keep all in my prayers

Karen K.

July 29, 2013

Mary and Family - I was sadden to hear the loss of your beautiful, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. You always spoke so highly of Carol. You are a very special family and I pray that God guides you through this difficult time. God bless, Fae

Fae Ochs

July 29, 2013

To the family,

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you, live forever in your heart.

Northridge High Alumni

Northridge High School Alumni

July 28, 2013

To the family,

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you, live forever in your heart.

Northridge High Alumni

Northridge High School Alumni

July 28, 2013

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