James was an avid eagle watcher.

He enjoyed the outdoors and boating on the five rivers in Maryland.

Celebration of James’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13th, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Rd, North East, MD 21901. It will also be live streamed at www.neblc.com.

James Walter Abel, 87, of North East, MD and formerly of Wrightsville passed away on September 7th, 2021. He was born in Wrightsville to the late Arthur and Anna Corbin Abel. James was a graduate of the former Wrightsville High School with the Class of 1953. He attended York College and college in Virginia while proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Following his service, James worked for many years at N.C.R. in Mount Joy as a printing analyst and manager of the Quality Department. After he retired, he provided consulting during the transition from N.C.R. to AT&T. While living in Wrightsville, James served as a member and president of Wrightsville Rotary, Riverside Lodge No. 503, and after moving to Maryland he was active with the Shrine in Delaware, New Castle (Nur Shrine Center) and on the board of Chesapeake Isle Civic Organization. James was an avid eagle watcher. He enjoyed the outdoors and boating on the five rivers in Maryland.

James leaves behind his wife of almost 65 years, Dianne Abel of North East, MD; his daughter, Lori Abel of York; his son, Doug, husband of Deb Abel of Lewisberry; his brother, Terry Abel of Wrightsville; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Donald Abel, Richard Abel, Frank Abel, and Barbara Lentz.

A celebration of James’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13th, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Rd, North East, MD 21901. It will also be live streamed at www.neblc.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bethel Lutheran Church.

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