Sara Belle Abernatha 
F, (19 August 1918 - 29 August 2006)
- Relationship
- 9th great-granddaughter of Herman Op Den Graeff
Sara Belle Abernatha was born on 19 August 1918.1 She was the daughter of James Mensch Abernatha and Ruth Edna Updegraff. Sara Belle Abernatha married Louie Pickelner circa 1934. Sara Belle Abernatha died on 29 August 2006 at age 88 years and 10 days.1
Sara Belle Abernatha the sister of W. Elwood Abernatha was listed in his obituary on 8 August 2000 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 Her obituary was published on 31 August 2006 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Sara B. "Salley" (Abernatha) Pickelner, 88, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at Sycamore Manor. She was married in 1941 to Louis Pickelner who had died in June 1981.
Sara was born in Williamsport on August 19, 1918, a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Updegraff) Abernatha. She was a former member of Temple Beth Ha Sholem.
Sara is survived by two sons, Joel M. Pickelner of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Philip Pickelner of Park City, Utah; two daughters, Susan Hancock and Lynda Pickelner, both of Williamsport; and five grandchildren, Piper and Shea of Salt Lake City, Utah, Amy of New York, and Elizabeth and Katie, both of Colorado. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and W. Elwood Abernatha.
In keeping with Sara’s wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Sara’s memory to Sycamore Manor, Capitol Campaign, 1445 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754. Arrangements are by the Allen and Redmond Funeral Home, 331 Elmira St., Williamsport.1
Sara Belle Abernatha the sister of W. Elwood Abernatha was listed in his obituary on 8 August 2000 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 Her obituary was published on 31 August 2006 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Sara B. "Salley" (Abernatha) Pickelner, 88, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at Sycamore Manor. She was married in 1941 to Louis Pickelner who had died in June 1981.
Sara was born in Williamsport on August 19, 1918, a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Updegraff) Abernatha. She was a former member of Temple Beth Ha Sholem.
Sara is survived by two sons, Joel M. Pickelner of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Philip Pickelner of Park City, Utah; two daughters, Susan Hancock and Lynda Pickelner, both of Williamsport; and five grandchildren, Piper and Shea of Salt Lake City, Utah, Amy of New York, and Elizabeth and Katie, both of Colorado. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and W. Elwood Abernatha.
In keeping with Sara’s wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Sara’s memory to Sycamore Manor, Capitol Campaign, 1445 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754. Arrangements are by the Allen and Redmond Funeral Home, 331 Elmira St., Williamsport.1
Last Edited=22 Nov 2006
Citations
- [S976] Sara B. "Salley" (Abernatha) Pickelner obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 31 August 2006. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituaries/sections.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S178] W. Elwood Abernatha obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 8 August 2000. Original obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette 30 day obituary archive found at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.