Obituary of May Kessler

May Ellen Kessler, age 94, of Schenectady, NY passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Mrs. Kessler was born in Schenectady, NY where she was a lifetime resident and the daughter of Frank and Gussie Ellen. She was a buyer for retail children's clothing working in the Schenectady area for many years. She was an active member of Congregation Beth Israel and its Sisterhood. She became known as the "Herring Queen" at Congregation Beth Israel. She was married to Louis Kessler until his passing in 1979. Mrs. Kessler is the loving mother of Barry (Kristine) Kessler of Niskayuna and Howard (Diane) Kessler of Schenectady, sister of Coleman Ellen of Niskayuna, NY and predeceased by her sister Florence Pearson. She was the cherished grandmother of Neil (Yvonne) Kessler, Joel (Amanda) Kessler, Adam (Vina) Kessler and Max Kessler. She also leaves four loving great grandchildren. Services are at the Beth Israel Cemetery Chapel on Abbottsford Street, Rotterdam, NY on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mrs. Kessler in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Congregation Beth Israel, 2195 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, NY 12309.