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Louis Grab Obituary
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Louis H. Grab Jr., 97, of Harpursville, passed away Thursday, July 31st, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence of 63 years; and great-granddaughter, Marlena Bixby. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Horan and Robert Handel, Harpursville; grandchildren, Melanie and Wesley Bixby, Harpursville, Marilee and Christopher Conner, Apalachin, Phillip L. Horan, Port Crane; great-great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Pandish, Binghamton; niece, Gertrude and Lowell Parker and family, Stony Point; his faithful companion, Freckles; the family's dear friends, Elizabeth Dudley, South Kortright, and daughter, Roxanne Palmatier, Stamford, Karl Zandt, Deposit.
Funeral Services will be held at the North Fenton United Methodist Church on Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Cindy Wenzinger, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel. The family will receive friends at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home, 69-71 Maple Street, Harpursville, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Grab
5 Entries
Peggy Wasley
August 4, 2008
Dear Karen and family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was such a special man. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will call you in a few days. God Bless You.
Love, Peggy
Anne Hogan
August 3, 2008
Dear Karen,
We are in North Carolina visiting our son and daughter-in-law. We were shocked to read that your dad had passed away. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will call you when we get home.
Love,
Anne & Bill
Sheila RUNYON
August 2, 2008
Dear Karen and family:
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and we will keep you in our prayers. Take care.
Love,
Sheila and Hank
Gus Zegelbrier
August 2, 2008
Old friends - old memories
Bob and Laurie Moore
August 2, 2008
Mrs Horan and family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your lose of your father/grandpappy. We thought the world of him.
Love and Prayers,
Bob,Laurie and Mike Moore
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