Betty V Kessler, age 90, of Valley View, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville..

She was born on Sunday, July 14, 1935, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Irvin Martz and the late Martha E (Klinger) Martz.

Betty retired from the former Johnson-Baillie Shoe Co., Millersburg.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman and a member of the Zion Rainbow Class.

Betty was also a member of VFW Post 2385 Auxiliary, Gratz.

She was an avid card player, Phillies fan, and enjoyed knotting and quilting..

Her husband John H Kessler, passed away in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Russell Martz, and a sister, Anna Mae Kessler.

She is survived by two daughters, Karen G (Jeffery) Hentz and Brenda L Bensinger both of Valley View; granddaughter, Kelly A (Adam) Wagner of Pine Grove; great grandson, Benjamin R Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, 311 Klinger's Church Rd, Lykens PA 17048, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Pat Wirick officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Burial will be in Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman.

Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 44 Main Street, Klingerstown, PA 17941.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .