On January 4, 2008 PAUL L. ABELL, SR., beloved husband of Catherine L. Abell, devoted father of Richard L. Abell, Margaret M. Dorsey, Barbara L. Abell, Paul Abell, Jr. and John Abell. Dear brother of Margaret Cowen, Richley Thommen and the late John Abell. Loving grandfather of 11. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) Sunday and Monday 3 t 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Stella Maris Hospice, Public Relations Office, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093.