Obituary of Roger F. Kessler

Mr. Roger F. Kessler, 76, of 312 N. Third St., Titusville died at 1:42 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mr. Kessler was born on October 22, 1937 in Carnegie to the late Francis and Ellen Kessler. He was a graduate of Carnegie. Roger was formerly employed as an aircraft mechanic for over 35 years with Allegheny and US Airlines. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed running, hunting, fishing, bicycling and camping. Roger is survived by three children, Roger J. Kessler and companion Kristen Birko of Pittsburgh, Daniel G. Kessler of Carnegie, Mindy L. Uram and husband Gregg of South Fayette; Roger’s companion of 38 years, Donna Smathers of Titusville; Donna’s children, Lisa Brown and husband Eddie of Tarentum, RJ Smathers, Jr. and companion Toni Heath of Titusville; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Kessler of Carnegie, Drew Kessler and companion Penny of Carnegie, Brandon Uram, Paige Uram, Taylor Uram all of S. Fayette, Travis Wilson and wife Michelle of Sharon, Trevor Wilson of Tarentum; 2 great grandchildren, Trenton and Mackenzie Wilson; a sister, Nancy De’Angelo of Greentree; and a former brother-in-law, James Schmek and wife Jackie of Marienville. Mr. Kessler was preceded in death by a grandson, Kees Kessler. A memorial service will be conducted for family and friends at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Bob MacDonald.