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Andrea Abraham Obituary
HANOVER TWP. — Andrea E. "Candy" Abraham, of Hanover Township, passed away Feb. 11, 2017, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Abraham.
Andrea was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1962. She then went on to attend Wilkes College and the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Nabisco Brands for 30 years and was previously employed by Fowler, Dick and Walker. She was also a member of St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Andrea had a passion for gardening, reading and dancing and a love for all animals, especially her beloved dog, Abby. She also enjoyed spending precious time with her sister, Osma, and her nephew, Ron, for his dedicated care and compassion during her time of need.
She is survived by her sister, Osma (Abraham) Lispi; and her precious Abby, which she loved dearly.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore/Wilkes-Barre and Dr. Grasso and his nurse, Dee, for the excellent care and compassion that Andrea received.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family from Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Wilkes-Barre.
Memorial donations may be made to Blue Chip Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612, Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore, PA 18512, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Abraham
J
March 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
J
March 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruthie Moase
March 5, 2017
To my lifetime friend Candy,from the time we were friends on high st. you getting blackie and him always wanting to come back to when we were teens and road in your dad's amazing cars, to you going your way and me going mine, we've always stayed in touch, we always stayed friends. Keep on Dancin!!! I know you are now. I will miss our yearly catchup talks. See you on the other side.
Stan Pierkowski
February 16, 2017
It was nice to be working with her for those many years at Nabisco.
JoAnn Dudeck
February 14, 2017
Dear Osma,
I am deeply sorry about your sister. I thought the world of her. She will be remembered dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Also little Abby, my heart goes out to you.
Betty Andiario
February 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Andrea's passing. We worked together at Nabisco and became friends. We sent each other birthday and Christmas cards every year for a long time. I was ill myself and lost touch. My sincere sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace. I will miss her dearly.
February 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Andrea. I worked at Nabisco with Andrea and we became friends. I was stunned to hear of her passing. I had been ill myself and lost touch. She was a very dear friend and co-worker. May she rest in peace. We sent birthday cards and Christmas cards to each other for years. I will miss her.
Sandy Bungardy
February 14, 2017
Dear Osma and Ronnie, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I know you will miss Candy very much. You both took such good care of her when she needed you the most . God bless you both and my prayers are with you.
February 14, 2017
Dear Osma, Sorry about the recent death of Candy. She was a good friend and a wonderful person. I will remember all the good times we had. Claudia
Andy Magyar
February 14, 2017
My sincere condolences. I knew her from my days at Nabisco, she was a nice person.
February 13, 2017
So sorry Phil pascoe class of '62
Daneen
February 13, 2017
I am sorry to learn of Andrea's passing. May loving memories of her bring you solace and may the God who binds the hearts of the broken hearted be with you.
Sharon Neal
February 13, 2017
Dear family, I am very sorry to hear of your lost. All the many animals she care for no doubt gave her great joy. May the many loving memories you have of here ease the pain of your lost. May the God of all underserve kindness keep you in protective care and keeping.
Sincerely,
Sharon Hall
ANN Marie EMMEL
February 13, 2017
Dear Osma
I am so sorry about the recent death of Candy. She was such a wonderful person.
I remember all the good times we had.
ANN Marie and Bill Emmel
Diana Sands
February 13, 2017
Sending my condolences, Osma so sorry for your loss.
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