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Kay Grivner Obituary

Kay Long Grivner, 78, formerly of Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Sunrise Senior Living Center, Upper Clair.

Born in Hanover Green Section of Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Frederick Long. She was a graduate of Hanover High School and formerly employed as a loan officer.

Kay loved to travel and sharing time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard Grivner.

Surviving are daughter, Teri Peoples, and husband Dana, Florence, S.C.; son, James Grivner, and wife Dianne, Wilkes-Barre; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Muriel Everett, Kingston; Jule Fedor, New Jersey; nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains, with the Rev. Reginald H. Thomas officiating. Relatives and friends may call 5 to 6 p.m. Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society, Alzheimer's or donor's choice.

Published by Times Leader on Mar. 21, 2013.
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Mom I will always miss and love you for the rest of my life god bless you mom . I know you are with dad and happy again so bless you both love always your daughter teri

Teri Grivner

March 31, 2013

Grandma Kay I will miss you very much but I will always have you In my heart and prayers. love you so much Theresa

Theresa Barnes

March 24, 2013

I am so sorry about the loss of Aunt Kay. May she join Uncle Richie in heaven and be in peace.

Laura Ponticello - Grivner

March 23, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,

MARTY BASAR, CAPT, USMC,RETIRED
CLASS OF 1953

March 21, 2013

May God be with you. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
Robert N. Wallace, Colonel, USAFR
Class of '52

Robert Wallace

March 21, 2013

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