Sara Abraham

S ara Abraham, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed into the hands of the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2007, surrounded by her family and devoted staff of Valley Crest Nursing Home, where she was a resident for 15 years.
Born in Dearborn, Mich., she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Allen) Sattof. She was educated in the Wilkes-Barre city schools and was employed in the local garment industry. She was a member of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church and the Father Nahas Senior Citizens group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Abraham, with whom together they owned and operated Freddie’s Bar in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre. She will be remembered for her excellent Arabic cooking. Her smile and kindness have left a lasting impression on all those who came in contact with her.
She was also preceded in death by brothers Dolfi and Sam Sattof, and sisters Mary Akson and Angeline Harris.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Brogna, and her husband, Alex; grandchildren Sandra McHugh and her husband, Tom; Alex Brogna and his wife, Erin; great-grandchildren Alexa and Liz McHugh, and Tony Saitta; sisters Sadie Bergstrasser, Rose Brody and Selma Barrouk; brothers-in-laws; and several nieces and nephews.
A Trisagion prayer service will be held today at 11:30 a.m. from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service Inc., 59 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre. The family will receive friends today one hour prior to the service.
Private interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704; or to St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 19702.