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Edwin Graham Obituary

WRIGHTSVILLE Edwin B. "Pap" Graham, 90, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Esther D. (Smith) Graham. The couple celebrated 71 years of marriage on January 17, 2013. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with Rick Sitler officiating. A viewing will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Craley Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Dallastown American Legion. Born March 2, 1923, in Lower Windsor Township, he was a son of the late George W. and Lydia Ann (Olewiler) Graham. He was employed with Caterpillar as a machine operator for 25 plus years until his retirement in 1984. A United States Army Veteran of World War II, he served during the Invasion of Normandy. He was a member of the Dallastown American Legion, National Rifle Assoc., and a former member of the Craley Fish & Game Club. He was an avid hunter and trapper, who truly loved being in the outdoors with nature. He played baseball for several years with Conrads and Lucky and later coached Craley Little League, Conrads, and East Prospect Men's Leauge baseball. In addition to his wife, Mr. Graham is survived by three daughters, Vicki R. Howard and husband, Timothy, and Susie E. Flinchbaugh and husband, Michael, both of New Bridgeville, and Bonita L. Sharp and husband, Brian of Windsor; seven grandchildren, Brett Howard and wife, Melissa, Shawn Flinchbaugh and wife, Kelly, Kerri Heiges and husband, Jason, Jason Enfield and wife, Libby, Kaitlyn Sharp, Adam Sharp, and Eric Sharp; seven great-grandchildren, Kade, Braden, Chase, Kody, Kennedy, Kaci, and Logan; two half sisters, Betty Murphy and Etta Ferree; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kristi R. Howard; two brothers, Clyde and Lester Graham; four sisters, Mary Ruby, Dorothy Howard, Elsie Thomas, and Verna Thomas. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, 301 Grant St., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; or Disabled American Veterans, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 9, 2013.
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I am sorry to here about Pap. He was a wonderful man.

Barb Roberts

March 24, 2013

I was just told of your loss. May God be with you during this time. You's are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rhonda McGarigle

March 14, 2013

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. ED WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS. RON WAS GLAD TO SEE HIM AND TALK TO HIM AT LOGAN'S SOCCER GAME. HE WAS A GREAT BASEBALL AND RON WAS GLAD TO HAVE PLAYED FOR HIM. BRETT, MISSY, LOGAN, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE ARE GLAD WE GOT TO KNOW YOU BETTER THROUGH MY DAUGHTER AMY & SON-IN-LAW JASON & THE GIRLS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEVING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY DEB & RON PAULES!

DEB & RON PAULES

March 12, 2013

My sincere condolences go out to you Aunt Esther, cousins Vicki, Susie, Bonita and your extended families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Smith

March 10, 2013

When my daughter married into the Graham family, I knew she made a wise choice. Pap as the head of that family was an exemplary example of what a loving father, grandfather, and husband should be. He didn't have to claim he was a good man, he lived it for all to see. He "walks on water" in my opinion. What a loss to the family and community in general! Pap, you were and still are AWESOME!!

Linda Mosser

March 10, 2013

Vicki, Susie, Bonita and Esther, Uncle Edwin was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, coach and friend! He will be dearly missed! Condolences to all of you during this time!
The Lowell Thomas Family

Kendra Thomas Dosch

March 10, 2013

Ed was the best baseball coach, Brandon loved him. Always enjoyed seeing and talking with Ed. I'm sure he was the best Father, grandfather & husband and you will miss him dearly. We are so sorry for your loss and although we can't be there we want you to know we are thinking of you guys at this difficult time.
Randy and Janice Graham and family

Janice Graham

March 9, 2013

Vicki, Susie, Brett, Kerri, Shawn and families,
So sorry for your loss. May the memories you shared with your loved one help you through this difficult time.

Alaina Combs

March 9, 2013

We couldn't have ask for a more loving grandfather and great grandfather. We will forever hold you dear to our hearts. There is such a comfort knowing that we have an angel as special as you watching over us! We love you Pap!

Always, Jason, Kerri, and Chase

March 9, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Butch and Jamie Crumling

March 9, 2013

He will remain in our hearts forever

Libby Enfield

March 9, 2013

Bonita, Jason & Family: So sorry for your loss -- you're in our thoughts & prayers.

Alicia & John Navratil

March 9, 2013

Edwin was a wonderful friend and neighbor, he will be missed by our entire family.
Gene and Sandy Ruby

March 9, 2013

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