Terry M. Abrashoff, 59, of P.O. Box 77, Shirleysburg went to be with the Lord at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, September 15, at his home, following a battle with lung cancer. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 18 at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Steve Motter officiating. Interment was in Haven Rest Memorial Park, RD, Shirleysburg.
He was born on October 8, 1946, in Huntingdon. He was the son of the late Melvin "Micky" and Sara Grace (Gilbert) Abrashoff.
Mr. Abrashoff was united in marriage to Devena I. (Russell) Abrashoff on May 17, 1969 in Three Springs by the Rev. Marion Walker. His wife survives, along with their son, Shawn M. Leonard and wife Sherry of Three Springs.
The following grandchildren survive: Erin; Ashley; Dustin; Kellie and Brooke and two great-grandchildren: Jocelyn and Jacob.
Also surviving is a brother, Donald J. Abrashoff of Butler.
Mr. Abrashoff was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Yocum.
He was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of 1964. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from South Hills Business School, in 1977, and was only one of two male students, and was elected President of his class.
Mr. Abrashoff most recently worked as the Shirleysburg Borough Secretary where he served for 20 years until the time of illness last year. In the past he had also been employed by Penna. Glass Sand Corp., Mapleton.
He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He especially loved to fish with his son and taking his grandchildren and nieces and nephews fishing. He enjoyed reading, history, and was a collector of WWII memorabilia.
Mr. Abrashoff was a member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company and served as an EMT with their ambulance service. He was the recipient of the President's Award in 1988 for making over 600 ambulance calls for that year. He was also an instructor for EMT classes.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
The Valley Log, Orbisonia, PA, September 20, 2006
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He was born on October 8, 1946, in Huntingdon. He was the son of the late Melvin "Micky" and Sara Grace (Gilbert) Abrashoff.
Mr. Abrashoff was united in marriage to Devena I. (Russell) Abrashoff on May 17, 1969 in Three Springs by the Rev. Marion Walker. His wife survives, along with their son, Shawn M. Leonard and wife Sherry of Three Springs.
The following grandchildren survive: Erin; Ashley; Dustin; Kellie and Brooke and two great-grandchildren: Jocelyn and Jacob.
Also surviving is a brother, Donald J. Abrashoff of Butler.
Mr. Abrashoff was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Yocum.
He was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of 1964. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from South Hills Business School, in 1977, and was only one of two male students, and was elected President of his class.
Mr. Abrashoff most recently worked as the Shirleysburg Borough Secretary where he served for 20 years until the time of illness last year. In the past he had also been employed by Penna. Glass Sand Corp., Mapleton.
He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He especially loved to fish with his son and taking his grandchildren and nieces and nephews fishing. He enjoyed reading, history, and was a collector of WWII memorabilia.
Mr. Abrashoff was a member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company and served as an EMT with their ambulance service. He was the recipient of the President's Award in 1988 for making over 600 ambulance calls for that year. He was also an instructor for EMT classes.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
The Valley Log, Orbisonia, PA, September 20, 2006
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Terry M. Abrashoff, 59, of P.O. Box 77, Shirleysburg went to be with the Lord at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, September 15, at his home, following a battle with lung cancer. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 18 at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Steve Motter officiating. Interment was in Haven Rest Memorial Park, RD, Shirleysburg.
He was born on October 8, 1946, in Huntingdon. He was the son of the late Melvin "Micky" and Sara Grace (Gilbert) Abrashoff.
Mr. Abrashoff was united in marriage to Devena I. (Russell) Abrashoff on May 17, 1969 in Three Springs by the Rev. Marion Walker. His wife survives, along with their son, Shawn M. Leonard and wife Sherry of Three Springs.
The following grandchildren survive: Erin; Ashley; Dustin; Kellie and Brooke and two great-grandchildren: Jocelyn and Jacob.
Also surviving is a brother, Donald J. Abrashoff of Butler.
Mr. Abrashoff was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Yocum.
He was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of 1964. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from South Hills Business School, in 1977, and was only one of two male students, and was elected President of his class.
Mr. Abrashoff most recently worked as the Shirleysburg Borough Secretary where he served for 20 years until the time of illness last year. In the past he had also been employed by Penna. Glass Sand Corp., Mapleton.
He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He especially loved to fish with his son and taking his grandchildren and nieces and nephews fishing. He enjoyed reading, history, and was a collector of WWII memorabilia.
Mr. Abrashoff was a member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company and served as an EMT with their ambulance service. He was the recipient of the President's Award in 1988 for making over 600 ambulance calls for that year. He was also an instructor for EMT classes.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
The Valley Log, Orbisonia, PA, September 20, 2006
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He was born on October 8, 1946, in Huntingdon. He was the son of the late Melvin "Micky" and Sara Grace (Gilbert) Abrashoff.
Mr. Abrashoff was united in marriage to Devena I. (Russell) Abrashoff on May 17, 1969 in Three Springs by the Rev. Marion Walker. His wife survives, along with their son, Shawn M. Leonard and wife Sherry of Three Springs.
The following grandchildren survive: Erin; Ashley; Dustin; Kellie and Brooke and two great-grandchildren: Jocelyn and Jacob.
Also surviving is a brother, Donald J. Abrashoff of Butler.
Mr. Abrashoff was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Yocum.
He was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of 1964. He received an Associate Degree in Accounting from South Hills Business School, in 1977, and was only one of two male students, and was elected President of his class.
Mr. Abrashoff most recently worked as the Shirleysburg Borough Secretary where he served for 20 years until the time of illness last year. In the past he had also been employed by Penna. Glass Sand Corp., Mapleton.
He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He especially loved to fish with his son and taking his grandchildren and nieces and nephews fishing. He enjoyed reading, history, and was a collector of WWII memorabilia.
Mr. Abrashoff was a member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company and served as an EMT with their ambulance service. He was the recipient of the President's Award in 1988 for making over 600 ambulance calls for that year. He was also an instructor for EMT classes.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
The Valley Log, Orbisonia, PA, September 20, 2006
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