Jewel C. Fessler, 70, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was the wife of James H. Fessler, to whom she was married for 50 years.
Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Viola (Snook) Cook. Jewel was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, putting puzzles together, and coloring. Jewel also enjoyed butter pecan ice cream and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Lebanon Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, James H. Fessler Jr., and his wife, Jody, Heather, wife of Ronald Phillippy, and Heath Fessler; grandchildren, Tara, Stephen, Robert, Kortney, and Alexis; beloved dog, Bandit; sisters, Ruth, wife of Brian Westaway, and Cynthia, wife to the late William Keller; and brother, Daniel Rhodes.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Mount Wilson Church of the Brethren, 1261 Mount Wilson Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. Visitation with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of her service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lebanon Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 213 E. Walnut St., Lebanon, PA 17042, in her memory.
