Mauger Givnish Funeral Home - Malvern Obituary

In Loving Memory of Ghebre Selassie Mehreteab

June 29, 1949 - August 7, 2025

Ghebre Selassie Mehreteab, a visionary leader in affordable housing, a devoted advocate for community development, and a proud son of Eritrea, passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 76. His...

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Dear Family & Friends; Was Gabe a Friend or a Co-worker? What a choice! I knew Gabe in his early days in America. I was working as the Delaware County (PA) Director of a United Way agency and needed to hire a self-starter type person to operate an office in Chester, PA. My memory has it that my colleague, Ken Hatcher, urged me to hire Gabe....Ken and I were both returned Peace Corps Volunteers - Ken (Ethiopia; me Honduras. Ken was instrumental in getting Gabe to America and introducing him...

Jack Riehl

August 23, 2025 | Cape May, NJ | Coworker

Gabe was a joyful presence at meetings of the Sigma Pi Phi Epsilon Boulé. His infectious smile and good natured banter was uplifting. He shall be missed.

Richard Roberts

August 19, 2025 | Washington, DC | Acquaintance

Next door neighbor at Hersheys Mill.

Arlene Seeger

August 16, 2025 | Neighbor

Gabe was a remarkable and generous person, always kind to me in ways I will never forget. His humor could lift even the heaviest heart, and his laughter was truly contagious. I feel blessed to have known him, and my heart aches knowing he is gone. He will be dearly missed, but his kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit will live on in my memories forever. My deepest sympathy to the Mehreteab family during this difficult time.

Regga Tekeste

August 15, 2025 | Sunnyvale, CA | Family

Gabe was a visionary, trailblazer, and charismatic human being. His family was his passion and it extended to many other families as well. Deepest sympathies to all who have been able to be in the presence of his light.

Kristen Klugh Cannella

August 13, 2025 | Malvern, PA | Friend

My husband and I were fortunate to be in Gabe's company on a number of occasions through our grandchildren's association with Claire and Jack. Warm and welcoming; a kind and generous soul. What a role model. The WORLD will miss this unique man. Condolences to the Mehreteab and Redfern families.

WS King

August 13, 2025 | Malvern, PA | Acquaintance

I have a great respect for his dedication to our community.

Zemichael Gebregziabiher

August 12, 2025 | Beltsville, MD

Gabe was such a nice man. I enjoyed talking to him when he visited our office in Detroit, and to hear him ask about my son. He will be missed. RIP

Veronica Blair

August 12, 2025 | Detroit, MI | Friend

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