Mitchell Robert Abbas
Mitchell Robert Abbas, 93, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
He was born April 14, 1929 in Washington, a son of the late Mason and Loretta Khalil Abbas. Mr. Abbas was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School.
Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served during the Korean War for three years with the 24th Division 6th Tank Battalion. Mr. Abbas was a recipient of the Purple Heart in 1950. He had been a member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175 in Washington for over 14 years.
Mr. Abbas was employed as an aircraft mechanic for 38 years for Capital Airlines/United Airlines.
On January 31, 1985 he married Doris J. Freemer Abbas who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Robert Abbas of Elkridge, Md.; a daughter, Sheryl (William) Leitsch of Washington; grandson, Robert (Kelly) Leitsch of Elyria, Ohio; sister, Cecelia George of Washington; sister-in- law, Rita Abbas of West Chester, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased in addition to his parents are his sisters, Dolores Ragona, Martha (Aleda) Rush, Adele Bannister and Alberta Hires; brothers, Henry and Joseph Abbas and brother-in-law, Louis Ragona.
All funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Ave., Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Owner/Supervisor, Holly Renay Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director, Park N. Crosier, Director.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington City Mission Patriot House, 84 W. Wheeling St. Washington PA 15301. Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.