Nellie Saba Obituary

Nellie Elias Saba, 94, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Mrs. Saba was born in Houtzdale, moving to Wilkes-Barre as a young child with her parents, the late Anthony and Cecelia Andary Elias.

After attending Meyers High School, Mrs. Saba worked in the garment industry and was employed by the Central Slipper Co. She later worked in a much-loved position of teacher's aide at the Heights Elementary School.

Nellie took great pleasure in cooking and caring for her family, babysitting for her grandchildren and visiting Boston, Mass., where she enjoyed shopping and visiting art museums.

She was a member of St. Anthony/St. George Church, Wilkes-Barre. Patrons of the bazaars at St. George's Church had the privilege of sampling Nellie's culinary talents, which she volunteered often with other members of the St. George Altar and Rosary Society.

Mrs. Saba was preceded death by her husband, Anthony D. Saba, in 1970; by her brothers, Daniel and William Elias; and by a sister, Josephine Podolak.

Surviving are her son, William A. Saba, Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Marilyn Saba-Greenberg and her husband, Sanford, Boston, Mass.; grandchildren, Stephanie Nichols and her husband, Michael; Anthony Saba and his wife, Jenna; Daniel Greenberg and his wife, Vinh; and Keri Magner and her husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren, Connor, Patrick and Quinn Nichols; and Maya Saba; sisters, Elizabeth Reimiller, Forty Fort; and Victoria O'Donnell and her husband, John, Wilkes-Barre; brothers, Joseph Elias and his wife, Marge, Wilkes-Barre; and John Elias and his wife, Susan, Kingston; numerous nieces and nephews.

Nellie's family would like to thank Dr. David Mouallem and the caring staff at Little Flower for their loving and compassionate care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Little Flower Manor, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the Chapel at Little Flower Manor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Flower Manor, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting Nellie's obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are by Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

Published by Citizens Voice on Oct. 25, 2012.
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I am so sorry about the passing of your Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. What a time Nellie must be having upon arriving in Heaven. I know it is very exciting when you first get to play in the weather control booth. My Dad sent lightning bolts the night of his funeral. Nellie pulled the hurricane lever and is watching how that goes!!! I know you are at peace and hope you will send us powerful vibrations to help us here on earth. Love, Pipe

October 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful woman. She was one of my grandmothers (Ann Shehwen) closest friends. I grew up knowing her as "aunt Nellie". I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Courtney Bienick-Baker

October 26, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cathy ODonnell Booth

October 25, 2012

"Aunt Nellie" was one in a million. We'll always remember the delicious meals around her table, her quick wit and her readiness with a hilarious story. My mother considered her to be her best friend. She'll always be in our fondest memories of W-B. We send love and sympathy to the entire family. Sorry we can't be with you. May she rest in peace. The Tracys

Mary Ellen & James Tracy

October 25, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 25, 2012

I'm sure God was there with open arms,as you entered into the gate of heaven.May you rest in peace with all who went before you.

Joanne ...Baroody Gavlick

October 25, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mrs. Saba's family. It seems that she lived a wonderful life. May she rest in peace.

Amanda & Joe Sorrentino

October 25, 2012

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, I HAVE KNOWN NELLIE SINCE I WAS A CHILD, HAVING LIVED RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FROM HER. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON & WILL SURELY BE MISSED, MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE

ANDY MAMARY

October 25, 2012

Billy and Marilyn.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a lovely lady and an icon at St. George's. May she rest in peace.
John and Josette Pappadakis

October 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all Nellie's family. She was the sweetest person I have ever met and she made you feel so special whenever she saw you. She had such a beautiful smile and I feel so
blessed to have known her for more than 40 years.

Ruth Kelly

October 25, 2012

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