Clair Abel Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 89, Clair Abel of Avon Lake, Ohio, born in Hastings, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to Clair's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Clair has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Abel and Catherine Abel (Rubus); and his siblings, John (Vivian) of Prospect, CT, Eugene (Pearl) of Bristol, TN, Leona C. Smith (Ed) of Garfield Heights, OH, Ralph (Doreen) of Independence, MO, Bernard (Agnes) of St. Boniface, PA, Camilla Thomas (Ed) of Maple Heights, OH, George (Jean) of Venice, FL and Adrian of Cleveland, OH..
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy (Angert); and his children, Mary Krauss (Tony) of Bay Village, OH, Scott (Karin) of Westlake, OH and Rosemary Abel (Tasmania) of Howrah.
