Patricia A. Kessel, age 83 of Gettysburg, passed away March 11, 2026, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Gettysburg. She was born May 7, 1942, in Beaver Falls, PA, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kennedy. Patricia was a former member of Calvary Chapel in Ft Lauderdale, FL, and loved German Shepherds.
She is survived by her children, Joseph D. Kessel of Carlisle, Eric B. Kessel and wife, Tina of Mechanicsburg, and Valjoy Galli and husband, Tom of Lewisberry; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and sister, Dara Tarolli of Columbus, OH. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Kessel, in 2006. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at SpiriTrust Lutheran for their loving care of Pat.
Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10 am at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to an animal charity of your choice. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit DuganFH.com.
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