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27
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church
25 E Harrison Ave, North Bend, OH 45052
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27
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25 E Harrison Ave, North Bend, OH 45052
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William Abel Obituary
Loving life partner, father, grandfather and brother passed away on October 15, 2025 at age 80. Predeceased by his parents Ralph & Margaret, and brother Gerry and sister Carole Lambert. Survived by his loving partner Nancy Ruprecht, son Geoffrey of CA, daughter Rebecca Abel-Kennedy(Adam), son Mark(Kathleen Williams) of MA. His grandchildren Emily Abel-Rutter and Converse Kennedy; Charlotte and Willow Abel. Siblings Thomas of NY, Barbara Cannan(James) of IL, James(Joanne) of NY; brother-in-law Robert Lambert of NY; nieces and nephews Timothy, Michael and Peter Lambert; Cynthia Mack, Pamela Abel, Jaclyn Conlon; Matthew & Mark Cannan, Megan Jones. Special Friends, Scott Ruprecht and Todd(Natalie) Ruprecht.
Calling hours will be held 10am-12pm Monday, October 27 at St. Joseph Church in North Bend, w/Mass at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Aquinas Institute-Abel Family Endowed Scholarship, Rochester, NY.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
27
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
25 E Harrison Ave, North Bend, OH 45052
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church
25 E Harrison Ave, North Bend, OH 45052
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Radel Funeral & Cremation Services -DehliOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.