Sharon Kesselring’s Red Cross Legacy | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

After 36.5 years of unwavering service, Sharon Kesselring is retiring from the American Red Cross — a journey that took her from part-time blood drive scheduler to executive director of the Ohio River Valley Chapter, and through hurricanes, floods, blizzards, and tornadoes. Known for leading with heart, lifting others up, and never asking volunteers to do more than she’d do herself, Sharon’s legacy is one of compassion, grit, and deep community impact. Now stepping back to focus on family, she leaves behind a powerful example of servant leadership — and a grateful organization ready to honor…