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Lena Abrams Obituary
Born in Pottsville, May 9, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Gable Weiss.
Lena was a member of the former Kehillat Israel Synagogue, Shenandoah, where she served on the Hadassah committee. Lena was believed to be the last Jewish resident of Shenandoah.
A graduate of Pottsville High School, she was an office administrator for the family business, Locustdale Meat Packing Co., where she worked alongside her husband whose father started the business. The family will long be remembered for their dedication to the business and their customers.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Isadore Abrams, to whom she was married for 67 years, Lena was preceded in death by brothers, Louis, Max, Phil and Isadore Weiss.
Lena is survived by a daughter, Sheryl A., wife of Philip Gilman, Merion Station; two sons, David Abrams, husband of Penny, Mount Lebanon, and Robert Abrams, Ventnor City, N.J.; 10 grandchildren, Geoffrey T. Abrams, husband of Amber, Mindy, wife of Darryl Dorish, Joshua Abrams, husband of Rachel, Rachel, wife of Eliyahu Sandel, Avi, Simi and Elana Abrams, Julia, Todd, and Blake Gilman; five great-grandchildren, Bryce, Maddie, Ben, Rivka and Zoe.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with the Rabbi Larry Kaplan officiating. Interment will follow in Kehillat Israel Cemetery, Shenandoah.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lordbixler.com.
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John & Cynthia Sewastynowicz
June 25, 2015
Our condolences to your family. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Your mother was a sweet and strong person.
June 25, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rachelle Vesci
June 25, 2015
Dear Sheryl & Brothers,
I am truly sorry that your mother passed on. A beautiful & vibrant woman, she was always cordial to me as your babysitter.
Im glad I visited her while in Shenandoah before her passing. She was extremely proud of her family; I could see by her expressions as she shared the family photos with me.
I send my sincerest condolences.
June 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with the Abram family. Psalm 83: 18
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June 22, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.(1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2)
Ethel Mendel Harris
June 22, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Abram Family,We REMENBER DAVID,Bobbie,Cheryl growing up with our children.Our Jewish community WAS ACTIVE with many Jewish people, they moved away or died and now there is only 2 people left out one hundred twenty five. We had a group of couples and took turns meeting in each other houses on a saturday night.
and one of the great times we had was at your parents house. When we moved i did speak with MOM and calls stopped and lost touch. Lena will be sadly missed. May this be the last of your sorrows. Fondly
Ethel and Mendel Harris
Florence Geise
June 21, 2015
Sheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of our dancing days in Pottsville. Your mother was always totally supportive of all that you did.
June 21, 2015
Sheryl ,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your beloved mother . Your parents were wonderful people and will be remembered fondly by many . The meat packing co was right across the street from where I lived remember working there and spending time with you and your family. Take care
Kim Fetterolf Malis
June 20, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Abrams Family. May the Hearer of Prayer be of comfort to you at this time. (Psalms 83:18)
John Ahrensfield
June 20, 2015
My condolences to the Abrams family. Both your mom and dad were wonderful people. I will always remember the good times at the Locustdale Meat Packing Co. with your mom and dad.
Andrea Young
June 20, 2015
My condolences to you and your entire family, Sheryl. Your mom always had a smile and kind word for me. Both she and your dad were wonderful people and neighbors. Prayers.
June 20, 2015
I am so happy that I got to meet your Mom and Dad !!! I helped your Mom take care of your Dad, when he was still at home, and more recently was your Mom's Home Health Aide !!! We had a wonderful relationship, and I always enjoyed our visits !!! I always found her to be beautiful,smart, funny, savvy, and loved her family so much !!! That she enjoyed scrolling through FB on the Ipad, at her age, was very cool !!! When we were done doing what needed to be done, as far as her personal care, we would sit and scroll together. She loved showing me pics of her family, and beamed with pride !!! My niece recently did Lena's hair, and she looked as beautiful as ever !!! Cheryl, I sent you the recent pic of your Mom's hairdo !!! Never looking her age !!! I considered her my friend, and I will miss her, and think of her and Isadore fondly !!! With my love and symapathy, Joanie Gudonis
Mary Ellen Murphy
June 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Abrams family!
Your Mom always had a smile for everyone and lollipops for the kids! Prayers and may she rest in peace .
Leslie Sinkiewicz Hannah
June 20, 2015
Sheryl - I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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