Velma Abraham Obituary
Velma Irene (Rinehart) Abraham, 84, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday, February 18th at the Hanover Healthcare Center. Born on June 18th, 1941 in Maximo, Ohio to the late Ralph and Clara (Spangler) Rinehart. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by son John Abraham as well as 6 sisters Dorthy, Barbara, Norma, Margaret, Florence and Linda. Survived by daughter Joyce (Scott) McClellan; 2 sons Mark (Char) Abraham, Vincent (Sharon) Abraham; brother Arthur Rinehart; daughter-in-law Michelle Abraham as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members and friends. The family would like to extended a thank you to the staff at the Hanover Healthcare Center as well as Compassionate Care hospice for all of the support they provided. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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