Shirley A. Kessell Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley A. Kessell of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley A. Kessell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christian Wenner and Florence Wenner (Beck); her husband Raymond Kessell; and her great grandchild Frankie Leigh. She is survived by: her children, Gary Kessell of Ohio, Dale Kessell (Maureen) of Florida, Cheryl Serra (Frank) of Texas and Diann Hartzel (David) of Beaver Meadows; her grandchildren, Krystal Vallejos of Colorado, Kristopher Serra (Michaela), Frank Serra (Bailey) and Taylor Woodring (Jonathon); her great grandchildren, Kristopher, Vincent, Madeleine, Baker, Brooks, Brooke and Braden; and her brother Ernest Wenner. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Sunday, January 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Krapf & Hughes Funeral Home - Crematory (530 W Butler Dr, Drums, PA 18222). A funeral service was held on Sunday, January 26th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shirley's memory to the American Red Cross-NEPA Chapter, http://www.redcross.org, or the Hazleton Animal Shelter, PO Box 481, Hazleton, PA 18201.
