Mrs. Kessler, 88, of Old Bridge, died May 23, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. Her husband, William J. Kessler, died in 1994. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Connell and Karen Wieczorek, both of Old Bridge, and Gerry LeBedz of Jamesburg; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge. Interment was in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Arrangements were under the direction of Brunswick Memorial Home, East Brunswick.