Judith A. Kessler, 74, of Washington Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the beloved wife of William M. Kessler. Together they shared 53 years of marriage on April 9, 2019.

Born May 2, 1945 in Kresgeville, she was a daughter of the late Sterling and Viola M. Hahn Leyer.

Judy was a proud graduate of Pen Argyl High School class of 1963, and served as class historian. She was a dedicated member and tireless volunteer at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Plainfield Twp. where she was a member of the Lutheran Church Women, Girl Friday, made lap robes, baked for the coffee hour, and helped with the newsletter. Judy loved to play bingo, bake, and embroider beautiful baby blankets. She and her husband Bill never missed a Saturday night dance at the Wind Gap American Legion.

Along with her beloved husband Bill, Judy is survived by sons, Scott W. Kessler and his wife Kimberly, and Brian L. Kessler and his companion Cheryl Tudge; and her sister, Barbara Lilly.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Friday, September 27 from 10:30 am to 12 noon in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl (Plainfield Twp). Funeral services will follow at 12 noon in the church with the Rev. Chris Druckenmiller presiding. Judy will be laid to rest in Plainfield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Schmidt Funeral Home, 202 West St., Wind Gap.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Judy's name may be offered to St. Peter's Memorial Fund in care of the church; or to the Plainfield Cemetery Association, c/o Susan Hahn, 1424 Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.