Obituaries

Lester "Les" G. Abercrombie, Jr.

Les was a World War II Navy veteran and member of St. Paul Lutheran Church who proudly served with the Cochran Hose Co. for 49 years.

Lester “Les”G. Abercrombie, Jr., age 84, a life-long resident of Sewickley, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 in his home, surrounded by his wife and nieces.

He was born in Sewickley on January 11, 1927 to the late Mildred (McConnell) and Lester G. Abercrombie, Sr. Beloved husband for 41 years to Cleo (Schwartz); cherished brother of Jane Johnson; also many loving nieces and nephews.

Les was a member of , F&AM #630 Doric Lodge, and proudly served with the for 49 years.

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He was a retired manager from Mellon Bank, working in Sewickley and branches in Aliquippa, Ambridge and Robinson. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He loved to hunt and fish.

Visitation took place Saturday and service on Sunday at , 702 Beaver St., followed by Burial in Sewickley Cemetery.

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A fraternal service by his fellow fireman took place Saturday night. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cochran Hose Company, or .

Online condolences may be left at Copeland Funeral Home's tribute page


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