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BETTY GRAVENER Obituary
Betty A. (Schaaf) Gravener, age 89, on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James S. Gravener; dear mother of Glenn L. (Coletta) Gravener, Gary J. (Debra) Gravener, and the late Elaine Ann Gravener; grandmother of five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Marian Garris. No Visitation, memorial service held on Sunday, November 10th at 11 a.m. in Ross Community U.P. Church, 4501 Nelson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC. (West View). Betty enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida with James. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Alzheimer's Research to Alzheimer's Association: Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 2835 E. Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
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Juanita Lostetter
November 10, 2019
Glenn,Gary and family.I was truly sorry to hear about your Moms passing.She was a great friend and I will miss her dearly.We had many good times together at camp and at her house.Prayers
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Conrad Mueller
October 22, 2019
My condolences to Gary, Debra and the entire Gravener family. May she Rest In Peace. May God comfort you at this time of grieving.
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