1918
Edna
2011
Edna May Graf
January 3, 1918 — December 22, 2011
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Edna M. Graf passed away peacefully Dec. 22, 2011 at Lutheran Retirement Village, Utz Terrace, Hanover, Pa.
Born Jan. 3, 1918, in Whitensville, Mass., she was the daughter of Samuel & Margaret Smyth McKee, originally from Belfast, Ireland, and one of nine children.
A graduate of Northbridge H.S. and Worchester Business College, Worchester, Mass., she began her career as an Administrative Assistant, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She continued her career in the Manchester, Md., School District, the family business, Graf Auto Products, finally retiring from Vocational Rehabilitation State of Md.
She was past Worthy Matron Lebanon Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star, Manchester Md., and past President of the Westminster Ladies Elks. She was previously a member of Ascension Episcopal Church, Westminster, Md., and St. Georges of Manchester Md.
Edna loved to sing, dance, write poetry, cook, bowl, and watch sports. At Utz Terrace she was known as their "Song Bird' leading others in joyful music. Blessed with a great sense of humor, engaging personality, she lived her life with dignity and grace with a caring and loving attitude toward others. Edna left behind no regrets, a million great memories and a legacy of a happy life.
She was predeceased by a daughter Beverly Ann and her husband Vernon W. Graf to whom she was married for 57 years.
She is survived by her daughter Linda & son in law Gregory B. Steger of Hanover, numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family with Edna's pastor the Rev. Nancy Werner, Utz Terrace officiating.
Arrangements are handled by Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Md.
To honor Edna contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania, designated to Skilled Care Center at Utz Terrace, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, Pa. 17404-1983.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
Born Jan. 3, 1918, in Whitensville, Mass., she was the daughter of Samuel & Margaret Smyth McKee, originally from Belfast, Ireland, and one of nine children.
A graduate of Northbridge H.S. and Worchester Business College, Worchester, Mass., she began her career as an Administrative Assistant, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She continued her career in the Manchester, Md., School District, the family business, Graf Auto Products, finally retiring from Vocational Rehabilitation State of Md.
She was past Worthy Matron Lebanon Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star, Manchester Md., and past President of the Westminster Ladies Elks. She was previously a member of Ascension Episcopal Church, Westminster, Md., and St. Georges of Manchester Md.
Edna loved to sing, dance, write poetry, cook, bowl, and watch sports. At Utz Terrace she was known as their "Song Bird' leading others in joyful music. Blessed with a great sense of humor, engaging personality, she lived her life with dignity and grace with a caring and loving attitude toward others. Edna left behind no regrets, a million great memories and a legacy of a happy life.
She was predeceased by a daughter Beverly Ann and her husband Vernon W. Graf to whom she was married for 57 years.
She is survived by her daughter Linda & son in law Gregory B. Steger of Hanover, numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family with Edna's pastor the Rev. Nancy Werner, Utz Terrace officiating.
Arrangements are handled by Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Md.
To honor Edna contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania, designated to Skilled Care Center at Utz Terrace, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, Pa. 17404-1983.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
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