Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Abdell, Joseph O August 18, 1891 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Suzy Ward Fleming wardflemin@aol.com February 25, 2015, 11:40 am The Public Ledger August 19, 1891 The Death Roll- Mr. Joseph O. Abdell, a well-known printer, and for years an attaché of the office of The Public Ledger, died at his home, No. 9 Princess Anne Avenue, at 3:55 yesterday afternoon, after a lingering illness from consumption. The deceased was in the thirty-fourth year of his age, of quiet mien and kindly disposition, with many friends who will regret exceedingly to know of his demise. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn an irreparable loss. The funeral will take place at 4:30 o’clock this afternoon from the residence and will be attended by Norfolk Typographical Union NO. 32, of which he was a member. Norfolk Landmark August 19, 1891 Death of a Well-Known Printer Mr. Joseph O. Abdell, a member of Norfolk Typographical Union No. 32, who has been sick for the past six months, died at his residence, No. 9 Princess Anne Avenue, yesterday, in the 34th year of his age. Mr. Abdell was well-known and popular outside of his fell craftsmen, and quite a large circle of friends, will be deeply pained to hear of his death. He leaves a widow and three small children. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4:30 from his late residence, and the members of the Typographical Union are requested to assemble at their hall at 3:30 to attend the funeral. Norfolk Virginian August 19, 1891 Abdell-Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 18, 1891, at 3:55 p.m., at his residence, No. 9 Princess Anne Avenue, Joseph O. Abdell, in the 34th year of his age. The funeral will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4:30 o’clock from the above residence. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Additional Comments: Elmwood Name on stone is incorrect it says James File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/norfolkcity/obits/a/abdell7251gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb