Barbara Ann Abel, 88, formerly of the Harlan House, Easton, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born: December 31, 1923 in Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late Carl B. and Margaret A. Hixson Dawson. Personal: Barbara was last employed by the former St. Michael's Catholic Church, Easton. Prior to that, she worked for the Children's Home of Easton. She was a 1943 graduate of Easton High School. Memberships: Barbara was a member of Faith Community Assembly of God. She was also a member of the LORA Club, Easton, and was active in the Democratic Party as a committeewoman in the 5th Ward. Survivors: A daughter, Barbara Bonnie Wasser of West Easton; two sons, William C. Roskilly of Liberty, NY, and Thomas G. Roskilly of Jackson, NJ; two adopted sons, Chris Dawson of Jim Thorpe, PA and Carl Dawson of Easton; a brother, Joseph Dawson of Easton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Linda Diane Roskilly; and a brother, Carl Dawson. She was predeceased by three husbands, George Abel, Sr., Raymond Vosburgh, and George Roskilly. Services: Graveside services were held in Easton Cemetery, 401 North Seventh St., Easton. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough was in charge of arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Memorials: May be made to the church, 3000 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA 18045.
Published in The Express Times from October 10 to October 12, 2012
Published in The Express Times from October 10 to October 12, 2012
Barbara Ann Abel, 88, formerly of the Harlan House, Easton, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Manor Care, Palmer Twp. Born: December 31, 1923 in Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late Carl B. and Margaret A. Hixson Dawson. Personal: Barbara was last employed by the former St. Michael's Catholic Church, Easton. Prior to that, she worked for the Children's Home of Easton. She was a 1943 graduate of Easton High School. Memberships: Barbara was a member of Faith Community Assembly of God. She was also a member of the LORA Club, Easton, and was active in the Democratic Party as a committeewoman in the 5th Ward. Survivors: A daughter, Barbara Bonnie Wasser of West Easton; two sons, William C. Roskilly of Liberty, NY, and Thomas G. Roskilly of Jackson, NJ; two adopted sons, Chris Dawson of Jim Thorpe, PA and Carl Dawson of Easton; a brother, Joseph Dawson of Easton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Linda Diane Roskilly; and a brother, Carl Dawson. She was predeceased by three husbands, George Abel, Sr., Raymond Vosburgh, and George Roskilly. Services: Graveside services were held in Easton Cemetery, 401 North Seventh St., Easton. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough was in charge of arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Memorials: May be made to the church, 3000 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA 18045.
Published in The Express Times from October 10 to October 12, 2012
Published in The Express Times from October 10 to October 12, 2012
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