Doris Aurand Gabel

Doris Aurand Gabel, 86, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away June 7, 2013 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital of Columbus, Ohio. She was the widow of Louis W. Gabel, who died in 2001 after they had shared 50 years of marriage together.

Born in Lewistown, Pa., Doris was the daughter of the late Fern and Sara (Moore) Aurand.

She graduated from Penn State and later pursued graduate work at Penn State, Millersville and West Chester.

In 1949, Doris came to teach at the former Parkesburg High School. She retired from the Octorara Area School District in 1988, and traveled widely, making friends on four continents.

Doris was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg, and was a pillar of the Parkesburg Free Library, serving on the Christmas in Parkesburg committee for many years.

She is survived by her two children: Linda G. Gabel of Columbus, Ohio and Dr. Christopher R. Gabel, husband of Ann, of Leavenworth, KS; grandsons Matthew (Kyra) and Eric; and a brother, James M. Aurand of Lewistown.

Doris was predeceased by her siblings, Dorothy Aurand, Carl Aurand, and Dr. Eleanor Aurand of Lewistown.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with the Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh officiating. Interment will follow at the Upper Octorara Cemetery.

The viewing will take place at the Funeral Home on both Tuesday evening, June 11th from 6 until 8 and again on Wednesday morning from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Parkesburg Free Library, 105 West Street, Parkesburg, PA, 19365.

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