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Rahmah Tabshi
10/22/2026

With gratitude for a richly blessed life, the family of Rahmah S. Tabshi, age 91, announces her peaceful passing at her home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on April 23, 1935, in Zwaitini, Homs, Syria, she was the daughter of Nooh Salloum and Miriam Allan. Rahmah lived a life devoted to her family. She was a loving stay-at-home mother and homemaker whose greatest joy was nurturing her family and creating a warm, welcoming home. Her kitchen table was a place where everyone gathered to enjoy her delicious cooking, heartfelt hospitality, and abundant love.

Rahmah was known for her gentle spirit, generous heart, and joyful laughter. She treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and found happiness in bringing loved ones together. She especially enjoyed sitting outside with a cup of coffee, welcoming visitors, sharing stories, and singing her heart out. Her warmth and kindness will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Suleiman Tabshi, who passed away twenty years ago this past September. Their marriage was a cherished blessing, and the love and devotion they shared remained an enduring source of strength throughout her life. She was also predeceased by four young children, her brother, Georges Salloum, and her sister, Zahie Salloum.

She is survived by her children: Mary and her husband, Wajih Khouly; George and his wife, Hiyam; Nizar and his wife, Aida; Milad and his wife, Jacklin; Nidal and his wife, Yasmin; Ruweida and her husband, Sadallah Awad; and Wael Tabshi and his wife, Gizelle. She is also survived by her brother, Subhi Salloum.

In addition to her children, Rahmah leaves behind 19 cherished grandchildren, their spouses, and 12 beloved great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her love, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to family.

A testament to her courage and determination, Rahmah built a new life in the United States and would have celebrated the 50th anniversary of her arrival in America on October 24, 2026.

The family will receive relatives and friends for condolences on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Services: viewing on Wednesday, October 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. in St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Funeral service beginning at 11:00 with interment following at Laurel Cemetery, Fullerton. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that you make a memorial donation to St. George Orthodox Church in Rahmah's memory.