Ruby Roberta Kessler, 100, of Morgantown, passed away Sept. 1, 2023, at Sundale Nursing Home.
Ruby was born in Morgantown, on Dec. 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Sadie and Solomon Dalton.
Ruby was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church were she often chipped in cooking for different occasions. She was fondly known for her Pumkin Pies, potato salad, and turkey dressing.
She is survived by her children, Hilda Lakatos and late husband Albert, Velma Howell and husband Ronald, and Randy Kessler and wife Brenda; siblings, Patty Hilling and Velma McDonald; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Kessler; daughters, Erma Mae and Wilma Fae Kessler; and siblings, Jacob, Eugene, Prentiss, Solomon Jr. Marcella, Wilma, Opal, Rachael, Ann, Melva, Okey, and Carl.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and again on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Donna Dalton officiating. A graveside service will follow at Nicholson Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the members of Sundale nursing home staff, a special niece, Debbie Ridgeway, Amedisys Hopice, and all family members that helped take care of her.
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