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for Barbara Abegg
Jacquelyn Graham, PhD
September 22, 2024
Mrs. Abegg was one of my favorite teachers at Fairview High School. She was instrumental in developing my love for English literature and writing.
Jacquelyn Graham, PhD
Class of 1984
Lisa Sherred
December 13, 2020
Mrs Abegg was a kind lady, and a good teacher. She was one of my favorites.
Nellie
September 27, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was an exceptional teacher. She was smart, caring, helpful, encouraging and inspirational. She understood and applied the art and science of teaching and she knew how to best reach each student so that they could learn and grow in a positive healthy environment. By believing in the potential of her students, she touched the future. RIP Mrs. Abegg, you made a difference.
Linda Wingerter Susko
September 18, 2020
It is wonderful to read about the impact that Mrs. Abegg had on her students. I feel the same way. Her Humanities class inspired life-long interests for me in art, literature, architecture, history, travel . . .
I'm probably not the only person with the answer to computer security question, favorite teacher? Abegg
Scott K. Wright
September 14, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was a super Honors AP teacher and a gem in a very good high school. She was supportive of her students’ countless interests, and a good soul. My 1983 classmates and I still speak fondly of her and hope that the adventure to the NW was a joy to her.
Ann and Bob Schoeller
September 10, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy. Barbara was admired by her students and peers; she was caring, articulate and inspiring. It was a pleasure to work with her at Fairview High School.
Sharon Welsh
September 5, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was and remains a wonderful inspiration to me. As faculty sponsor of the Student Council at Fairview High School in 1977 when I served as president, she led me to believe the sky was the limit. I know I've achieved more in my life because of Mrs. Abegg. As a trainer and professor myself now of 30 years, the number of years she taught at FHS, I try to be my students'/clients' "Mrs. Abegg." I know what she did for me, and I try to pass it along. She was truly a gift. God bless you, Mrs. Abegg.
Jamie
September 4, 2020
I remember Barb fondly from her days volunteering at the Edinboro Elementary writing center. She also was instrumental in getting me to speak in front of groups about the work we were doing there. RIP
Allison Taborek
September 2, 2020
Barbara Abegg had a profound affect on my high school education and I have thought of her often and fondly since graduation. She inspired me to try my hardest and helped me become intellectually curious and a lifelong learner. My condolences to her family and friends for your loss of such a wonderful person and educator. May she rest in peace.
Allison McDonald Taborek
Student, Fairview High School
Class of 1976
maureen jeffreys
September 2, 2020
Mrs Abegg was my very favorite teacher. She was so encouraging, made English fun. I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen. 1971 FHS
Steve Fessler
September 1, 2020
Ms Abegg was my favorite teacher! If there was something important that I was confused about, or troubled about, Ms Abegg was the person to go to. She truly listened to what we, her students, had to say, and then helped us push our thinking further. She was intellectually honest and expected the same from her students; she was a model of curiosity and fairness in debate. She loved her students and we all knew that, and I think it is that quality that made her such a beloved and trusted role model. If I had to name only three adults in my childhood that had the most powerful positive influence on me, she’d be on that list along with my parents. I’ll never forget her.
Pam Stevens
September 1, 2020
Barb was a wonderful mentor for me in my early teaching years at Fairview High School. She was an exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and exciting teacher. I know that many students remember her fondly. Rest in peace, Barb. My sympathies to her family.
Anna Bennett Oscard
September 1, 2020
Mrs. Abegg inspired my love of literature and language. I think of her often.
Michael McDonald
September 1, 2020
It's a real testament to Mrs. Abegg that so many folks are saying she was the best teacher they ever had. She certainly made a profound difference in my life. Indeed, I had a bit of a crisis in college because so few of the professors used her warm and inclusive methods. When I decided to study in order to become a college English teacher, Mrs. Abegg was one of the people I wanted to emulate. I find it deeply moving to read, in the comments here, that so many others sought to follow her example too. A phenomenal teacher and human being!
MIchael McDonald, Fairview HS 1970
Bryan Barner
September 1, 2020
Mrs Abegg was my home room teacher in High school. She was a very nice lady and a great teacher. Rest In Peace sweet lady
Sara Adams
September 1, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was my favorite high school teacher. I will always remember her kindness and encouragement in World Lit class. I often walk by her former residence in Edinboro, and to this day, I think of her often and with gratitude. May she rest in peace! My condolences to her family and friends.
Kevin Kraus
September 1, 2020
My condolences to the Abegg family. Barbara was my favorite teacher whose enthusiasm and insight initiated a lifetime devotion to philosophy, the arts and literature. Her gentle pedagogy brought out the best in her students.
Joanna States
August 31, 2020
Barbara was such a wonderful lady. She was my homeroom teacher for 4 years. She was such a gentle person and always had a kind smile for everyone. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories always shine bright as the shining light she was.
Michelle McDonald
August 31, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was my favorite teacher at Fairview High School. She opened my world through her kindness, knowledge, and passion for English Literature. I hope she knew how much her students loved her.
Robin Blaetz
August 31, 2020
I have thought about Mrs. Abegg countless times since graduating from high school in 1973, majoring in English in college, and then becoming a professor myself. She inspired me to think seriously about something that I loved deeply, charting the course for my life's work. She was a wonderful teacher and a lovely human being;
I feel lucky to have known her.
Colleen McCarthy
August 31, 2020
She was terrific as an English teacher - and patient and kind with trying teenagers. My sympathy to her family ...
August 31, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Barbara E Lazarow
August 31, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was my mentor, my inspiration and my hero.
Mary Jane Kemling Dort
August 30, 2020
To Mrs. Abegg's family - she was a fantastic teacher and person. One of the best teachers I ever had in my academic career. She wanted me to excel in English and I tried because of her insistence and guidance. She surprised me with nominating me for an award my senior year. She felt I deserved the YMCA Merit Award, which I received in June 1975.
I am sitting here looking at the framed plaque. It has always been very special to me. This award has traveled with me everywhere as a reminder of her faith in my abilities at such a young age. She was a great mentor.
Cheryl (Rozantz) Dalton
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was such a wonderful, warm & caring teacher. You just hope she knew what an impact she had on her students. English was not my best subject (by far!) but she was patient and kind to all her students. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Phil Brown
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg touched so many lives and was an inspiration to so many of her students. She inspired, pushed, and cared about, all of her students. Her influence on her students has lasted lifetimes. May you find comfort and solace in knowing that she was loved by many.
Christopher Bloom
August 30, 2020
I liked most of my teachers in high school, but I felt especially fortunate to have had Mrs. Abegg not only as my English teacher but also as my homeroom teacher and literary magazine advisor for four years. She was a wonderful person, and I think just about everyone liked her. To me (and I know I'm not alone in this sentiment), she was like a second mother; I felt like a son. (Other students called her "Mabegg," which is probably not the worst nickname bestowed upon a teacher.)
We stayed in touch for a few years after I graduated from high school, but I lost contact with her when she moved to Tacoma. I've long regretted not reaching out to her after she left, especially since I thought of her so many times over the years. I've missed talking to her, and I always will. Rest in peace.
Nancy Chivers
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was one of my favorite teachers at Fairview. She was always so kind and made learning enjoyable. Godspeed to her.
Leslie (Mellencamp) Van Wagner
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was my favorite teacher. She challenged me when I was bored in most of my other classes and was always warm and welcoming. She’s the reason I got my Masters in Teaching English and pursued a career in higher education. ❤
Cathy Kane
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg was one of my favorite teachers in high school. She was kind, enthusiastic about literature, and so supportive. I was blessed to have her.
Jensy Patterson Richards
August 30, 2020
Thankful for Mrs. Abegg, certainly my favorite high school teacher. She shared the world through literature and so much more. My condolences.
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Abegg truly was a caring, kind and exceptional teacher at Fairview High School.
My condolences to her family.
Sincerely,
Former Fairview High School student
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