Franklin D. Abel passed away at age 92 on December 28th, 2018. He was born in Washington, DC in 1926 to Bessie Tolstoi and Milton Samuel Abel, the youngest of six children. At age 16, he made the fortunate move to Harrisburg, PA which became his lifelong home until his retirement to Florida. Frank graduated from William Penn High School and entered the Navy during WWII.
Upon his return he spotted Dorothy Grosky across a crowded floor, and knew she was the one. They were married for 67 years, and had two children – Debby/Josh and David/Tonya; six grandchildren Justin/Ashley; Rachel/Jason; Daniel/Jennifer; Jonathan/Becca; Zachary and Victoria, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Together with Dottie, he founded Abel Personnel in 1969. Frank grew the company to be a successful business and enjoyed a reputation as a dedicated, honest, and compassionate businessman. He was grateful for the wonderful people working at Abel Personnel and the clients who have been so loyal. Frank has been an active and charitable member of the Harrisburg Jewish community. Frank was an avid bridge player and life master, and a Dunkin Donuts regular.
Funeral services will be held on January 1st, 2019 at 12 noon at the Bookstaber Chapel at Mount Moriah Cemetery with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating. Burial will be held in Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, PA.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 30, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2019
Upon his return he spotted Dorothy Grosky across a crowded floor, and knew she was the one. They were married for 67 years, and had two children – Debby/Josh and David/Tonya; six grandchildren Justin/Ashley; Rachel/Jason; Daniel/Jennifer; Jonathan/Becca; Zachary and Victoria, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Together with Dottie, he founded Abel Personnel in 1969. Frank grew the company to be a successful business and enjoyed a reputation as a dedicated, honest, and compassionate businessman. He was grateful for the wonderful people working at Abel Personnel and the clients who have been so loyal. Frank has been an active and charitable member of the Harrisburg Jewish community. Frank was an avid bridge player and life master, and a Dunkin Donuts regular.
Funeral services will be held on January 1st, 2019 at 12 noon at the Bookstaber Chapel at Mount Moriah Cemetery with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating. Burial will be held in Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, PA.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 30, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2019
Franklin D. Abel passed away at age 92 on December 28th, 2018. He was born in Washington, DC in 1926 to Bessie Tolstoi and Milton Samuel Abel, the youngest of six children. At age 16, he made the fortunate move to Harrisburg, PA which became his lifelong home until his retirement to Florida. Frank graduated from William Penn High School and entered the Navy during WWII.
Upon his return he spotted Dorothy Grosky across a crowded floor, and knew she was the one. They were married for 67 years, and had two children – Debby/Josh and David/Tonya; six grandchildren Justin/Ashley; Rachel/Jason; Daniel/Jennifer; Jonathan/Becca; Zachary and Victoria, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Together with Dottie, he founded Abel Personnel in 1969. Frank grew the company to be a successful business and enjoyed a reputation as a dedicated, honest, and compassionate businessman. He was grateful for the wonderful people working at Abel Personnel and the clients who have been so loyal. Frank has been an active and charitable member of the Harrisburg Jewish community. Frank was an avid bridge player and life master, and a Dunkin Donuts regular.
Funeral services will be held on January 1st, 2019 at 12 noon at the Bookstaber Chapel at Mount Moriah Cemetery with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating. Burial will be held in Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, PA.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 30, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2019
Upon his return he spotted Dorothy Grosky across a crowded floor, and knew she was the one. They were married for 67 years, and had two children – Debby/Josh and David/Tonya; six grandchildren Justin/Ashley; Rachel/Jason; Daniel/Jennifer; Jonathan/Becca; Zachary and Victoria, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Together with Dottie, he founded Abel Personnel in 1969. Frank grew the company to be a successful business and enjoyed a reputation as a dedicated, honest, and compassionate businessman. He was grateful for the wonderful people working at Abel Personnel and the clients who have been so loyal. Frank has been an active and charitable member of the Harrisburg Jewish community. Frank was an avid bridge player and life master, and a Dunkin Donuts regular.
Funeral services will be held on January 1st, 2019 at 12 noon at the Bookstaber Chapel at Mount Moriah Cemetery with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating. Burial will be held in Beth Israel Cemetery, Lebanon, PA.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 30, 2018 to Jan. 1, 2019
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