Virgil Leon Abe

1920 - 2015  (94 years)

• Name	Virgil Leon Abe
  Birth	14 Oct 1920	Ridgeley, Mineral County, West Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Death	23 Jun 2015	Cumberland Valley, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
  Notes	Mary Lee WEBER and Virgil Leon ABE were married on 9 Oct 1948 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland. On Tuesday morning June 23, 2015 Virgil L. Abe, 94, of Fort Ashby, WV went peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the Western Maryland Health System surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born October 14, 1920 on the family farm in Ridgeley, WV. Virgil was the son of the late Hiram Nolan and Effie Janetta (Catlett) Abe. He was preceeded in death by his first wife Mary Lee (Weber) Abe, his brothers Melvin C. Abe and Humbird Abe and one sister Naomi M. Moreland. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years Ruth E. Abe, children Pam Adams and husband Mike, Cumberland; Elaine McClellan and husband John, Mark Abe and wife Carol, Gregg Abe and wife Linda all of Ridgeley; Rich Carder and wife Linda, Springfield. Virgil is also survived by ten grandchildren; Amy Crock and John, Angela Krampf and David, John Ansel and Jody, Jamie Chaney and Bonnie, Kristin Stansbury and Ryan, Jennifer Whitacre and Carl, Breann D'Atri and Sean, Eric Abe and Mandy, Kelli Fridley and Scott, Ashley See and Scott. Also surviving are twelve great-grandchildren Tyler, Cheyenne and Logan Crock, Riley and Crosby Abe, Tanner Ansel, Braylon and Corbin See, Mason Whitacre, Hayden Fridley, and Maxim and Luca D'Atri. In addition, Virgil is survived by many nieces and nephews. Virgil was a member of the Old Furnace Church of the Brethren. He was also a member of the 94th Signal Battalion, serving in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. Virgil was a retired electrical worker and a 68 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 307. He was also a member of the Cumberland Eagles, Cumberland Outdoor Club, Fort Ashby VFW, Goodfellowship Club and the Masonic Temple. The greatest passions in Virgil's life were his family and tending to his beautiful garden. His kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will never be forgotten. At Virgil's request he will be cremated with no service or viewing. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you waken in the morning hush I am the uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die." Arrangements are in the care of Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland. Scarpelli Funeral Home obituary
  Person ID	I20683	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Hiram Nolan Abe   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Effie Janetta Catlett   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F09550	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Ruth E. Something,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Family ID	F09549	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Family 2	Mary Lee Weber,   b. 12 Sep 1927, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland d. 16 Nov 1962, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 35 years)
  Marriage	9 Oct 1948	Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Children	1. Mark Edward Abe,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Gregory Allen Abe,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Elaine Louise Abe,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Pamela Marie Abe,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F09526	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021