
“Orville Abbott, 29, for the last 2 1/2 years constable of Nile township, died in Mercy hospital at 1:45 AM Sunday, following an extended illness with heart trouble. He was born and reared in Adams county, but had been a resident of Friendship for the last seven years. He was a son of Merva and Margaret Hobert Abbott. He was married to Alice Dyer in November 1928. Surviving are his widow, his father, one half-brother, Marshall Abbott of Adams county, and two half-sisters, Jessie and Bessie Abbott of Adams county. His mother preceded him in death.”
“He was a member of the Eagles lodge of Portsmouth and known throughout Scioto and Adams counties. He was of a jovial disposition and well-liked by all who knew him.”
“The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Friendship Methodist church with Reverend TE Kinnison officiating. Interment will be in Friendship cemetery under the direction of Windel-Howland.”
“The body may be viewed at the residence until the funeral hour.”1
The Headstone of Orville D. Abbott at Sandy Springs Cemetery, Adams County, Ohio

Ohio Certificate of Death for Orville Abbott2

Record of Funeral for Orville Abbott
