LEONARD S. ABES

LEONARD S. ABES

LEONARD ABES Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 20, 2011.
ABES LEONARD S.
Age 91, of Butler, Pennsylvania, died Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born December 23, 1919, in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Louis Abes and Anna (Berkowitz) Abes. Mr. Abes was the owner of the Leonard Abes Home Improvement Center in Butler, Pennsylvania since 1966. He was a member of the Congregation B'Nai Abraham where he was very active. Mr. Abes was an avid golfer and a Veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II, in the South Pacific and European Theatres. He helped to liberate Dachau Concentration Camp. Mr. Abes is survived by his wife, Gladys G.(Gluck) Abes whom he married on September 9, 1951, one daughter, Mrs. Alan (Lauren) Mallinger of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one son, Jonathan (Lisa) Abes of Woodbridge, Virginia; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; One sister, Mrs. Joan Shreeve of Palm Desert, California, and also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Abes was by preceded in death three sisters. Friends will be received at the THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Sunday February 20 ,2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Rabbi Yaier Lehrer of Adat Shalom Congregation of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania. Interment will follow at the B'Nai Abraham Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday evening through Monday evening (2/20/11 - 2/21/11) at 100 Thornwood Road, Butler, Pennsylvania and Tuesday - Wednesday evening at 6332 Burchfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 1100 Liberty Avenue Ste. 201, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222.
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March 13, 2011

Stephanie and Gary Zinman posted to the memorial.

February 23, 2011

Cathy Slagle posted to the memorial.

February 22, 2011

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Stephanie and Gary Zinman

March 13, 2011

Just read of Len's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to all the Abes family. He was an intregal part of the Butler community during our years in Butler. May his memory ease the pain of your loss.

Cathy Slagle

February 23, 2011

Leonard was a very special man.I just heard of this last evening or I would have come .He loved his wife and family very much .What a legend.

Gaylene Traggiai

February 22, 2011

Anyone who spent time with Leonard knew what a great man he was. He touched many people with his uplifting personality, he will be missed.

Chuck & Barb Alwine

February 22, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

February 21, 2011

Dear Jon and Lisa--
We have been thinking of you every moment of these past few days. Take care and lots of love, Lynda and David

February 21, 2011

Leonard was truly one of my most favorite people. I loved talking to him...always looked forward to his wit and his wisdom. This world just won't be the same without him.
Jan Werner (Dr. Weingarden's office)

Frank and Tobi Abes

February 20, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of cousin Leonard's passing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a special part of the Abes family.

February 20, 2011

Dear Lauren & Al: I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. Please accept my sympathies. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill

Lisa Abes

February 20, 2011

I will miss you Lenny, I love you. Your Little Lisa

David & Kathryn Wesolosky

February 19, 2011

Dear Lauren and Jon, David and I will miss your father and his wit dealing with life. He was a wonderful husband and father. Our sympathy to all of you.

Karen Abes Bergman

February 19, 2011

My thoughs are with you. Cousin Leonard was an integral part of the Abes family. David and I always looked forward to visiting with him when in Butler. Love

February 19, 2011

Dear Lauren and Jon. Buddy and I are deeply saddened with your Dad's death. We send our sympathy to all of you.

Joan Leventhal

Jerry Friedman

February 19, 2011

I want to extend my sympathy to the family of Leonard Abes. I remember him from my youth as an active member of Congregation B'Nai Abraham. He was part of that "greatest generation" who served their country, raised their family, and contributed to their community. We are all enriched by the ethical manner in which they conducted themselves and the role models that they provided to the youth of Butler. I feel privileged to have been a beneficiary of that community and I am grateful to Mr. Abes and all of the dedicated congregation members that built this legacy.

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