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Sally Kessler Obituary

Kessler Sally L. Kessler, age 78, passed away Sunday December 13, 2015 at Kobacker House. Loving mother and proud grandmother. Graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. Former member of Corpus Christi, St. Andrew's and St. Brendan's Parishes. Proud supporter of Bishop Watterson High School. Avid supporter of the TWIG Bazaar, benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital. Formerly employed by Hallmark and Lombards Furniture. She was also an avid and successful bowler and swimmer. Preceded in death by husband John A. Kessler; parents James and Augusta Kavanaugh; brother James Kavanaugh; sister Shirley (James) Fenneman; and daughter-in-law Gladys Kessler. Survived by children, Kimberly (James) Tata, John Kessler, Deborah (Edward) Kravitz; grandchildren, Nickolas and Vincent Tata, Jack and Joseph Kessler, Katelyn Kravitz; great granddaughter, Adaleigh; brother, Thomas (Joyce) Kavanaugh; numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends received Sunday 4-7 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Private service will be held Monday. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kobacker House To view and sign the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2015.

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December 20, 2015

Sincere sympathy and prayers to the Kessler family. I live with joyful memories of St. Joseph Academy class of '54. Sr. Pat Pieper, SNDdeN

Jennifer DiChiria

December 17, 2015

My Dearest Godmother,Our prayers are with you,rest peacefully,all our love the DiChiria family

Marcy Industries

December 15, 2015

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a beloved family member. She will be in all of our prayers.

Sister Wilma Ross

December 15, 2015

Prayers and sympathy on the death of your loved one from Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas Churches

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