Philip R. Gessner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Philip R. Gessner of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Philip R. Gessner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Gessner and Pauline Gessner (Diehl); and his sister Ruth Frack. He is survived by: his wife Lottie Gessner (Ruch); his children, Richard P. Gessner, Barbara Marinkovits (Edward) and Bonnie Patrick (William); his grandchildren, Jason, Todd (Julie), Chad (Sarah), Adam and Megan (Ralph); his great grandchildren, Dylan (Sarah), Maggie, McKenna and Asher; his great great grandchild Alex; and his sister Pearl Schantz (Richard). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
