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Fayne Abel Obituary

Fayne M. (Jackson) Abel May 25, 1937 January 22, 2018 Fayne M. (Jackson) Abel, 80, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Juniper Village in State College. She was the wife of the late Elton R. Abel. A memorial service for Mrs. Abel will be held later in the spring. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion is in charge of arrangements. Born on May 25, 1937, in Jacobus, she was a daughter of the late Paul H. and Emma R. (Sowers) Jackson. Fayne was an accounting clerk from 1975-1992, at Penn State University. Mrs. Abel was a member of Yorkshire U.M.C. Fayne was also a member of the Penn State Wrestling Club and Nittany Lion Club. She loved all sporting events and was especially a fan of Penn State football and Penn State wrestling. Fayne also enjoyed traveling and vacationing to the Outer Banks. Mrs. Abel is survived by one son, Robin Abel and wife, Joyce, of Warriors Mark; two daughters, Lori Wise and husband, Daniel, of York and Julie Caiola and husband, Anthony, of Robbinsville, N.J.; nine grandchildren, Nicole Wiefling and husband, Matt, of Coraopolis, Graham Abel and wife, Lauren, of Waterford, Mich., Sandra Abel, of Hagerstown, Md., Sean Abel, of Denver, Colo., Shanna Wise, of York, Noah Wise, of York, Brali Wise, of York, Marc Caiola, of Robbinsville and Leah Caiola, of Robbinsville; three great grandchildren, Teagan Wiefling, Iris Wiefling and Finn Abel; one brother, Wayne Jackson and wife, Kathy, of Brookeville; and one sister, June Ruth and husband, George, of York. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel Caiola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Country Meadows, 2700 Pine Grove Rd., York, PA 17403. Send condolences at HeffnerCare.com

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jan. 25, 2018.
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SO sad to learn of Fayne's passing. She was one of the sweetest, dearest people I have ever met. Heaven just received a very special angel. My sincerest condolences to all of her family.

Wanda (Martin) Andrews

January 30, 2018

Lori, I remember happy times with your Mother and Father, in Center Hall - way back when. She always had a lovely smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy & Roger Barger

January 26, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Abel was a wonderful person, I remember your family from Trinity UCC in Centre Hall. May your memories bring you through this difficult time.

Kim Floray Smith

January 25, 2018

To the Abel Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of someone so dear. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love & Blessings,

~Marieta (Runkle) Smith~

January 25, 2018

Robin, Lori and Julie
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sue Doland Swartz

January 25, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the family in your loss. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. God's Blessings!

Carl & Sharon Hilt

January 25, 2018

To the family and friends of Fayne,

Wishing you peace that comes from time and comfort in your memories during this difficult time. May the hearer of all prayers provide you hope. Romans 15:13

January 24, 2018

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