KASSEL, Rachel - age 86, of Flint, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at McLaren Flint. Services will be held 1 PM Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with Rabbi Yisroel Weingarten and Mr. Leonard Meizlish co-officiating. Interment will be held at Machpelah Cemetery, Flint. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Beth Israel Sisterhood. Mrs. Kassel was born September 22, 1925 in Bay City, the daughter of Joe and Fannie (Hirshhorn) Benson. She married David Kassel in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Kassel was an active member of Congregation Beth Israel and the Beth Israel Sisterhood. She was also a member of Hadassah. Surviving are: two sons, Dr. Larry Kassel and wife, Marilyn of Flint Twp.; Michael Kassel of Flint Twp.; five grandchildren, Joshua, Shiri, Michelle, Dahlia, and David; sister, Ruth Leavitt. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.