Kenneth Abels Obituary
Kenneth Edward Abels, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born February 23, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Samuel Edward Abels and Agnes (Mayher) Econovich. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Patricia (McBurney) Abels. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Penn State University. He was a supervisor for Eastman Chemical Company in West Elizabeth. Kenneth was a Pittsburgh sports enthusiast and held season tickets for the Steelers for over 20 years. He was also an avid hunter, bowler and golfer. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Justin) Buterbaugh of Fayette City; son, Keith (Stacey) Abels of Forward Township; grandchildren, Graysen, Ashten, Raveyn, Haylee, Gage and Braylynn; brother, Kevin Daniel (Nadine) Abels of Elizabeth Township; and nephew, Ian Abels. Friends are welcome Monday, December 22, 2025 from 4-8 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Interment will be held at Round Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11 AM. Condolences can be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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