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1924
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2015
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Isabelle Graham Obituary
Born September 8, 1924 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Deborah Bostian Reaver.
She was the wife of Gerald A. "Dick" Graham who died in 2007.
Mrs. Graham was formerly employed with H.L. Hartz sewing factory for 44 years. She was a very active life member of the Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary where she served as treasurer for 56 years. She had also served as president of the Carroll County Ladies Auxiliary Association. She enjoyed needlework, word search and jigsaw puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and families.
She had been a resident of Heartfields Assisted Living since September 2011.
Surviving are daughter, Geraldine Black and husband Charles of New Windsor; 2 grandchildren, Dennis Black and wife Cindi of Frederick and Sharon Green and husband Michael of New Windsor; 5 great grandchildren, Kristen Bell and husband Cory, Nicole Keller and husband Jay, Tyler Black, Courtney and Lindsey Green and 5 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 6 sisters and 2 brothers.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, with Rev. Richard L. Michael, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, Union Bridge, officiating.
Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Union Bridge.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 where a memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by the Union Bridge Ladies Auxiliary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 1050, Union Bridge, MD 21791.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com
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Paul Fleming
December 11, 2015
Geraldine, I will always remember your mom and dad as being very kind and pleasant to me.
Please accept my deepest sympathy, and may God bless you.
Terry & Cindy Trout
December 9, 2015
Dear Friends, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. She was such a pleasant lady. I (Cindy) have many memories of Dick and Isabelle working with my dad at the Union Bridge Fire Hall. We will keep your family in our prayers at this time. Love, Terry and Cindy Trout & Family
December 9, 2015
I worked with Isabelle at hartz sewing factory for years and my mon also such a fine lady she was and she try end to keep me out of trouble most of the time.. Your family has my condolences.
Faye Koontz Hanover Pa.
Gene Saltzgaver
December 9, 2015
Geraldine ... sorry to hear about your mother's passing. At least she lived a long and good life. She always had kind words for me when she saw me ...
I am sure she will be missed by all.
December 7, 2015
Geraldine and family, our sincerest sympathy to you as you grieve the death of your Mother. We remember her warmth and friendliness such a lovely lady!
J.H. and Betty Caricofe
Cheryl Black
December 6, 2015
Geraldine, Denny, Sharon,and families,
Our hearts are with you all. May you treasure the fond memories of Mrs. Graham. Remembering all the fun, loving times she shared with your family thru the years.
Kevin and Cheryl Black
Boone Randy
December 6, 2015
Geraldine, Cathy and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Randymom. She was a wonderful lady and I had enjoyed talking with her every year at the at the carnival. Please know our thoughts are with you and your family.
Deb Hamilton
December 6, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. Isabelle was the best! A very nice and classy lady.
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