Ruth Kathryn Abel's Obituary
Ruth Kathryn Abel, age 90, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Anna Mae Paradis Assisted Living in Lincoln, DE. She was born in San Francisco, CA on September 5, 1924, daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn (Wimsey) Singer.
Mrs. Abel enjoyed traveling to new destinations, camping with her family and going to the beach. She was a very creative individual who was a talented seamstress and designed Folk art. She was an avid reader, loved swimming and spending time with her grandchildren working on arts and crafts.
Mrs. Abel is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Robert J. Abel of Bridgeville, DE; three daughters: Mary Meissner of Rochester, NY, Teresa Kress of Linthicum, MD and Kathy Acosta of Baltimore, MD; a son, Tim Abel of Appleton, WI; seven grandchildren: Sarah and Anthony Grago of Baltimore, MD, Claire, Olivia and Anna Abel of Appleton, WI, Carlos and Marco Acosta of Baltimore, MD; and her beloved canine friend, Punkin.
A Chapel Service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Abel's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mrs. Abel's guestbook located on this site.
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