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Phyllis Keesler Obituary

Phyllis M. Keesler, age 92 of Bangor, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at home. Phyllis was the loving wife of the late Nathaniel R. Keesler who preceded her in death on October 26, 1973. She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on August 7, 1932, daughter of the late Alfred and Mary B. (Brotzman) Rossnagle. Phyllis went to Real Estate School and also modeled in New York City, NY for several years. Phyllis had also worked as a General Manager for the former Craft Rug Mills in Easton, PA for many years. She owned and operated Uncle Frank's Inn in Bartonsville, PA from 1978-1984. We have been blessed with the presence of Phyllis in our lives. She will be deeply missed by her children: Marilyn Liebermann and husband Leroy of Pen Argyl, PA, Joan Hendershot of Wind Gap, PA, Ted Keesler of Kunkletown, PA, Gary Keesler and companion Dianne Pulman Altier of Archbald, PA, Janet Borger and husband Gary of Kunkletown, PA and Phyllis Clause and husband Frank of Bangor, PA., her stepsons: Richard Keesler and wife Bonnie of Easton, PA and Ronald Keesler and wife Darlene of Easton, PA. She was the loving grandmother to: Randy, Tracy (Matt), Kelly (Ronald), Jamie, Becky, John, Julie (Ernie), Cody, Natalie (Rob), Barry (Amber), Cory, Candice (Dave), Frankie (Katie), Teddy (Tierney), Tyler and Amber (Bill), many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband: Nathaniel, she was preceded in death by a brother: Charles Rossnagle, daughter-in-law: Brenda Keesler and son-in-law: Bob Hendershot. Funeral services will be held 11 am, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences of Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 9 am until time of service at the funeral home. Phyllis will be laid to rest following the services at the Northampton Memorial Shrine in Easton, PA. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with her arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 30, 2025.

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