Obituary for Nancy C. Ressler (Messick) Nancy C. Messick Ressler, 78, of Hummelstown, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, in the Celebration Advent Hospital, Kissimmee, FL. Born in Hurlock, MD, on July 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Perry R. and Lillian Woodward Messick. Nancy retired as the Transportation Co-Ordinator for Lower Dauphin School District.
She was a 1958 graduate of North Dorchester High School. A true Patriot, Nancy dedicated her time to helping veterans by giving over 5000 volunteer hours at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. She was Past Cumberland, Dauphin & Lebanon County Council President for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania; an active life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, Hummelstown, where she served as Past President and Chaplain; and was a member of the former Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Unit 1687.
Nancy was a member of the Red Hot Toddies Red Hat Society and served as its former Queen, and was also a member of the Giggle Girls Red Hat Society. Nancy was a founding member of the former Lower Dauphin High on Kids. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and traveling to Florida; but most important to Nancy was spending time with her family.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Earl L. Ressler, whom she married on November 18, 1989; one daughter, Michele G. Persaud wife of Wendall of Arnold, MD; one son, Mark G. Matthews husband of Selma J. of Burke, VA; two step-daughters, Michele M. Ressler of Emeryville, CA, and Mary Ann Nissley wife of Patrick of Campbelltown; four grandchildren, Julia Matthews, Anthony Matthews, Andrew Persaud husband of Aley, and Miranda Nissley; four sisters, Clara Mae Evans, Shirley Abbott, Ann Slacum and Janet Messick all of Cambridge, MD; two brothers, Robert Messick and Kenny Messick, both of Cambridge, MD; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael G. Matthews; one step-son, Scott Ressler; one sister, Gladys Nepert; and three brothers, Paul Messick, Norris Messick Donald Messick. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 15, 2019, at 10:30 AM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc. 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown.
Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township. Friends are invited to the viewings in the funeral home on Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM and on Friday from 9:30 AM until time of the service. The American Legion Auxiliary Prayer Service will be held Thursday at 5:45 PM in the funeral home.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042. To send flowers to the family of Nancy C. Ressler (Messick), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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