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L. Kessler Obituary

L. Jean Kessler of Blain went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 24, 2008 at home.

Jean was born in Blain to the late Fred D. and Nellie Bistline Binger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Kessler and a brother, Loy Binger.

She was a life member of Zion United Church of Christ in Blain.

Surviving are a brother, Kermit (and wife, Violet) Binger of Loysville; a sister, Joan (and husband, John) Adair of Blain; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Binger of Loysville and Nellie Emsinger of Carlisle; three cousins, Gaythol (and husband, Art) Heffner of New Bloomfield, Richard and Forrest Binger, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Robert Koch officiating. All family and friends are invited to attend the burial service at noon Saturday in Blain Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Blain Ambulance Association, Blain, PA 17006 or to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266, Enola, PA 17025.

Arrangements are being handled by Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Carlisle Sentinel from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2008.

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Rose Jenkins

March 30, 2008

Jean was a great lady and a great friend to the Blain Library. She will be missed.

Blaine and Bonnie Gutshall & Family

March 26, 2008

Kermit:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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