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Roberta "Bobbi" Ruth Abram
Roberta "Bobbi" Ruth Abram
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Roberta Ruth Abram Obituary
She courageously and tirelessly fought Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) for 6 years. From birth she fought multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, enduring multiple surgeries during her life. She retired from OCLC after 31 years.
She is survived by her loving and caring husband, Jack D. Abram, her children, Raymond E. and Lauren A. Rittenhouse, her siblings, Connie Corrova, Steve (Chris) Kessler, sister-in-law, Suzi Kessler, several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Anne E. Kessler, siblings, Charles Kessler, Raymond Kessler, Rosemary Vance & Gloria Kessler.
Special thanks to Ohio Hospice of Morrow County for their care and support.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12-2pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2024
at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, OH 43065, where a memorial service will begin at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the ALS United Ohio or to Ohio's Hospice of Morrow County.
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