John Wayne Abel

John Wayne Abel, 57, of Pomeroy, passed away on Monday June 29, 2009 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the husband of Jane Bireley Abel with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. Born in Mountain City, Tenn., he was the son of the late Albert and Vada Gentry Abel.

An area resident most of his life, he was a graduate of Oxford High School. He owned and operated Wayne Abel Repairs of Parkesburg. Wayne was a life member of the Atglen Fire Co. and a member of the Highland Baptist Church.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by five children; Pamela J., wife of Mark Shane of Coatesville, Christopher W. Abel of Pomeroy, Randal F. Abel of Malvern, Robert J. Eason, III of Pomeroy and Shannon E., wife of Severino Rodriquez of Parkesburg, two granddaughters; Jaydalynn and Olivia Rodriquez and two siblings; Dean Abel and companion Melissa Stanley of Gap and Eulamae Stanley of West Grove. He was preceded in death by one brother Cecil Abel.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:00 am from the Highland Baptist Church,1 E. Highland Road, Parkesburg followed by interment at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa and also Thursday morning at the church from 10:00am to the time of the service.