Patricia A. Kessel

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 10am 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.