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1958
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2017
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Brenda Abraham Obituary
She was born Oct. 29, 1958, in Punxsutawney, the daughter of Edna (Emberg) and Robert D. Bish, who survive.
On June 28, 1980, she married Howard G. "Tink" Abraham, who survives.
Brenda attended Grace Church in Oviedo, Florida.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping and going to yard sales with her family and friends. She was an avid PTA mom who loved taking care of her family. She loved coming back to Punxsutawney to see her family and friends and always enjoyed going to the Groundhog Festival.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two children, Marc C. Abraham and wife Jennifer of Oviedo, Florida, and Kellee N. Abraham and fiancé Dean Gouldthorpe of Casselberry, Florida; a grandson, Connor Abraham; three brothers, David Bish and wife Tammy of Punxsutawney, Kevin Bish and wife Brigitte of Millvale and Keith Bish and wife Julie of Pittsburgh; two brothers-in-law, John Abraham and wife Sandie of Oviedo, Florida, and Ken Abraham and wife Lisa of Franklin, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, and a nephew, Jon Eric Abraham.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
A homecoming service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at the First Church of God in Punxsutawney.
Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Brenda to Lisa's Ladybugs Patient Care Fund, PO Box 692, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, or the Punxsutawney Area Cancer Care Fund, 81 Hillcrest Dr., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Gail Bechtold
July 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy to your family. I remember Brenda as a devoted mom to Marc & Kellee. We met at Little League & continued our friendship through PTA & Lake Howell HS.
Lori
July 15, 2017
I am you sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends be of comfort to you at this difficult time. (Proverbs 17:17) Again, my sincere condolences.
Frank Holuta
July 10, 2017
Tink and family. I learned of Brenda's passing over the weekend and I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Frank Holuta
David and Kathy Waite
July 9, 2017
Our hearts go out to Tink and the family at the news of Brenda going on ahead of you to Heaven. May our Lord provide comfort and joy at this difficult time. A special thank you to the Watchmen who ministered in our church in Cresson PA and
brought in the "New Year" in Tyrone PA.
July 7, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort.
You have our deepest sympathy
Bill and Earletta Fryer
Ron and Joan Snyder
July 7, 2017
May your family find the comfort that you need at this time, knowing that she is no longer in pain and she is with her Lord. Rev. Bish was my sister's pastor for many yrs. as well as he went to see my Grandma McCullough when she was home bound. Sending our love and prayer to the family.
Randy Brooks
July 6, 2017
Melisa and I send our love and condolences. praying for you all
Lynn Sutherland-Berger
July 6, 2017
My heart is deeply saddened by your temporary loss, but heavens eternal gain. You and your family are in my prayers.
I shall always remember how blessed Allyson and I were when you and your family ministered at the Wesleyan Church in Catskill, NY.
Margaret & Diane Dagger
July 6, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marlyn Wise
July 5, 2017
I send my deepest sympathies to you at this time. The memories of Brenda and your entire family are fond memories. Praying that the God of creation will carry you through these difficult days.
Gary & Karen Bovaird
July 4, 2017
Sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Prayers for the family.
Phyllis Groomes
July 4, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Brenda's passing. Even though the physical distance between us is great, my love for the Abraham family has remained the same throughout the years. I pray for you, Tink, and all of your family.
Love and prayers,
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