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Robert Gabel Obituary

Robert "Jerry" Gabel, 76, of 1289 High St., passed away Monday (March 31, 2025) surrounded by his family.
Born May 5, 1948, in Meadville, he was a son of the late Rex and Inez (Winima) Gabel. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.
Jerry worked for Bradford Pipe and Supply, then 17 years as production supervisor at Graham Packaging until his retirement in 2010. He later did landscaping with Dom Piganelli "Always Green" Landscaping.
Jerry was a social member of the Italian Club, VFW and American Legion. He also enjoyed fishing and golf.
Surviving are one daughter, Jodie Gabel of Lewis Run; one son, Jeffrey (Cathy) Gabel of Bradford; three grandchildren, Jessica Aloi, James Aloi and Michael Aloi; and one sister, Rae Tennant of Olean, N.Y.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Shannon Marie Falconi Gabel.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will be in Upper Hills Cemetery in Cambridge Springs.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bradford Era from Apr. 2 to Apr. 10, 2025.

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Sandy Quinn Kilpatrick

April 10, 2025

Jodie, Jeff, and family-we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendy Hatch Brendel

April 3, 2025

Jodie, Jeff and families - very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time.

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