Henrietta "Gramma Hank" Kessler's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2019 in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Henrietta "Gramma Hank" Kessler

October 11, 1934 - December 4, 2019 (85 years old)

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Henrietta "Gramma Hank" Kessler's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2019 in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home

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Henrietta "Gramma Hank" Kessler

October 11, 1934 - December 4, 2019 (85 years old)

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Henrietta Kessler Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henrietta Kessler (Scranton, Pennsylvania), who passed away on December 4, 2019 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Weiss and Mary Ellen Weiss (Smith); her husband Edward Sr; her sisters, Lois Corce, Joann Yourkowski, Florence Price and Ann Nunes; her grandson Ryan Hartranft; her son-in-law Scott Weech; her sister-in-law Shirley Lepkowski; and her parents-in-law, Ceil and Arthur Kessler.

She is survived by: her children, Tina Orner (Don Knight), Terri Weech of Lakeland, FL, Debbie Angell (Tim) of Winchester, CT, Sandra Gorba (Charles Rusinko) of Moosic, Lesa Hartranft (Allen) of Munroe, NC and Edward Kessler, Jr. (Joanie) of Madison Township; and her grandchildren, Colonel Aaron Angell, Dana Wells, William Orner, Triscia Lathrop, Tara Bomgardner, Brian Angell, Sargent, Sarah Hartranft, Edward Kessler, David Kessler and Joseph Kessler. She is also survived by twenty eight great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Camp Bravehearts, an oncology camp for women, 19 Cambridge Road Albany, NY 12203 or Compassionate Friends, Charlotte Chapter, care of Carol Patton, 5902 Rimerton Dr. Charlotte, NC 28226, two organizations that have meant a great deal to Hank and her family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home



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Peg Rassmusson wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Henrietta Kessler, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you all! I will never forget Hankie! Even though our work was hard at the depot and trying at times, the time I worked there with your mom, were some of the best times I have had in my life! We will miss her and always hold her in loving thoughts in our memories! Until we meet again in heaven...”


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