Deborah Ann Abel

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Abel, beloved life partner, devoted daughter, and compassionate nurse, passed away on June 8, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 3-4pm at The Lutheran Chapel Lutheran Church located at 1290 Wicker Mill Rd in Pulaski. The funeral service will begin at 4pm, and community fellowship will follow the service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. 

Debbie's legacy is one of unwavering care, dedication, and boundless love for her family, friends, and all those she encountered.

Debbie dedicated many years of her life to the nursing profession, serving in various roles with a deep commitment to providing the best care possible. Her caring and loving nature touched the lives of countless patients and their families. Debbie was instrumental in establishing a dementia unit at a nursing home, ensuring that those suffering from the disease received the specialized care and attention they deserved.

Her passion for helping others extended beyond her professional life. Debbie was known for her willingness to go above and beyond to assist anyone in need. Her compassionate heart shown evident last year when she dropped everything and moved home from PA to care for her dear mother after her father’s passing. 

Debbie's adventurous spirit led her and Pam to travel the world together, creating unforgettable memories and experiencing the beauty of different cultures. Her zest for life and exploration led the duo to places like South America all the way to the mountains of Alaska.

Though she was hardheaded and opinionated at times, Debbie's strong will was always tempered with love and kindness. She wanted the best for those she loved, and if that meant she had to out-argue, out-stubborn, or even take you out-back behind the woodshed, she was more than up for the challenge. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel valued and cared for, leaving an unforgettable mark on the hearts of those who knew her.

Debbie’s memory will live on through the countless lives she touched with her love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping others. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Debbie is preceded in death by her father, John Clayton Abel; her maternal grandparents and her paternal grandparents. 

She leaves behind her life partner of 18 years, Pam Schroff; mother, Shirley Miley Abel; one brother, Joseph Abel (Sharon); Nephew, Josh Abel (Amber); Niece, Crystal “Benji” Abel; Great-Newphew, Jansen Abel; two beloved fur babies, Annie and Lily; two bonus daughters, Melissa Rinderle (Eric) and Rachel Heilman (Robert); one brother, Joseph Abel (Sharon); five step-grandchildren: Blake, Lauren, Benjamin, Jett, and Macks;  and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Antietam Humane Society at the link provided. 
https://antietamhumanesociety.org/donate/