Dorothy L. Kessler
Dorothy L. Kessler
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Dorothy L. Kessler, age 87, sadly passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born in Virginia to the late John and Lillian Major (nee Moody). Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late Windsor Kessler; loving mother of Windsor Kessler, Jr. and the late Rhonda Stewart; cherished grandmother of Windsor Kessler, III and Chad Stewart; dear great-grandmother of Caleb Stewart and Vivian Stewart; caring sister of Ruth Major, John Major, II, Herman Major, James Major, Shirley Major, and Patricia Major.
Family and friends may gather at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Halethorpe, MD 21227 for a public visitation on Monday, January 5 from 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00am. Interment will immediately follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dorothy's name to the Arbutus United Methodist Church.
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1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227-2714
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