Delanie Lynn Kessler

Delanie was a bright, kind, and creative young girl whose joyful spirit touched everyone around her. She loved to dance, draw, and paint. Delanie cherished spending time with her friends and had a deep love for school, where her curiosity and enthusiasm were evident to all who knew her.

She was a devoted Buffalo Bills fan, adored dogs, loved the color purple, and found special joy at the beach, where she felt most at peace and free.

Delanie is lovingly remembered by her mother, Roni Tilton; her father, Tim Kessler; and her stepfather, Chris Stevens. She was a cherished sister to Nathan Kessler, TJ Tilton, and Ethan Tilton. She is also survived by her grandparents, Linda Haddaway and the late Ronald Haddaway; Great Aunt Joyce Lemmon and Nancy Hanlin Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lisa and family and Aunt Kristen and Uncle Jack and family She was also preceded in death by her bonus grandfather, Alan Hunt. With a host of other family, relatives and friends.

Though her time on earth was far too short, Delanie’s laughter, creativity, and loving heart will never be forgotten. Her memory will live on in every dance step, every splash of purple, every wagging tail, and every sunny day at the beach.

A visitation will be held on January 3, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., located at 610 W MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, MD, 21014. The funeral service will follow at the same location on January 3, 2026, starting at 10:30 am.

Contributions in Delanie's memory may be sent to BARCS, 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore MD 21225; or any animal rescue of your choice.