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SISTER MARY HELEN ABEL

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MARY ABEL Obituary

SISTER MARY DEBORAH ABEL, I.H.M.
MARY HELEN ABEL, 69, died March 25, 2015. In addition to her religious community at St. Gabriel Convent in Phila, and I.H.M. Sisters, she is survived by her siblings, Susanne Dameron, Deborah Nasko (Stephen), Robert Abel (Debra) and many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Predeceased by her parents Joseph I. and Mary Dougherty Abel and sibling Joseph Robert Abel. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2015 at Camilla Hall, Immac-ulata, PA. where Visitation will be held from 8:30-10:15 A.M. Interment at Immaculata Cem. Memorial contributions may be sent to Camilla Hall Nursing Home, c/o Mission Advance-ment, Box 200, Immaculata, Pa. 19345-0200.

DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY,
SMITH & BOYD F.H., INC.,
West Chester PA, 610-696-1181
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 27, 2015.

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Kimmy

April 2, 2015

Amazing doesn't come close to summing up my Aunt Mary. She was so gifted not only with her many talents but with her ability to see a silver lining in any situation. Her contagious laugh I can still hear as well as her yelling at me about being on my phone. She is the only one that made me more conscious of even looking at my phone when she was around because I didn't want her to be able to call me out. I realized she wanted my attention. Mostly so she could describe in graphic detail each good meal she had that week to the point I could almost taste it and I was happy to listen. Her ability to make my dad run for his life if she came after him was one of my favorite things. Our family events will have a void without her but our memories will keep her with us always. No matter where I look in my house there is something she gave me that reminds me of her and that she's always with me. How lucky we are to have had such a beautiful soul as family and friend. I love and miss you Mary...until we meet again you're forever in my heart.

April 1, 2015

Thinking of all of you at this sad time, I always loved Sister Deborah's smile and laugh plus her compassion for others. She was a fantastic Art teacher at Our Lady of Fatima who loved her family very much. May she rest in peace...
Dolores Petrocelli

Mrs. Mary Jean Peruso & Family

March 29, 2015

So sorry to hear the loss of Sister Deborah. My condolences to her family & the IHM Sisters.. My daughter was a teacher @ Sacred Heart of Jesus School in So. Philadelphia. I had the pleasure to meet Sr. Deborah @ school. Sister had the hands of gold with her artistic talent. Sister put my daughters wedding invitation on a candle. So beautiful.
Now she has something special to remember Sr Deborah. One special and well liked Sister of Immaculate Heart of Mary. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Pat Sparano

March 27, 2015

You will be greatly missed! Will also miss your laughter and sense of humor.

cyndi, chris Nemetz

March 27, 2015

I will miss her beautiful smile, at every family get together.

Dennice McKelvie

March 27, 2015

Our deepest condolences is extended to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary & the Abel Family on the passing of Sister Deborah. Take consolation in knowing the many lives Sister touched not only through her love of Art but also her kindness to everyone she came in contact with. Be assured of our continued prayers during this difficult time.

Dennice & Paul McKelvie
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
South Philadelphia

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Camilla Hall

Immac-ulata, PA

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Camilla Hall

Immac-ulata, PA

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