Joseph Abata's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in North East, Pennsylvania

Joseph Abata

February 7, 1942 - September 8, 2025 (83 years old)

North East, Pennsylvania

Joseph Abata's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in North East, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William D Elkin Funeral Home

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Joseph Abata

February 7, 1942 - September 8, 2025 (83 years old)

North East, Pennsylvania

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Joseph Abata Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Abata of North East, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 83, on September 8, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Abata to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Abata and Virginia Abata (Vaccaro); his former wife Marilyn Abata; his wife Maebeth Abata; his brother Mike Abata; and his brother-in-law Joe Schaff.

He is survived by: his daughters, Marilyn Konopka (Mark) and Melanie Johnson (Jim); his sister Marcia Orschek (Tom); his sisters-in-law, Sally Abata, Joan Schaff and Sue Corbran (Paul); his grandchildren, Holly Murphy (Matt) and Kelly Konopka (Craig Shaffer); and his great grandchildren, Jackson and Gavin Murphy. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to the Mellon Heritage Veteran's Outreach Center, 16 West Division Street, North East, PA 16428.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William D Elkin Funeral Home



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