ODESSA, FL -- Beth Ann Graber, age 68, of Odessa, FL, formerly of Findlay, Ohio passed away peacefully January 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born on April 17, 1956, in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Cornelius P. (Jim) and Irene V. (Schliesser) Tiell. Beth married Scott C. Graber in Fostoria, Ohio in 1977 and he survives. They had one son, Scott C. Graber II (Marion), who lives in Odessa, FL. Scott II was the apple of her eye.
Beth is also survived by her nephew Donovan (Marta) Lonsway, Celina, Ohio, great-nephew Seth Lonsway Columbus, Ohio, great-great niece Mckenna Lonsway Celina, Ohio, brothers-in law Jeff (JoAnn) Graber, Pemberville, Ohio, Todd Graber, Perrysburg, Ohio, Dean (Kathleen) Graber, Babbit, MN, sister in law Becky Graber, Bowling Green, Ohio, god children JC and Andrea Velasquez, and Janelle Graber, and many nieces, nephews and cousins, she also had a very special place in her heart for Dr. Nathaniel Overmire. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father in-law, grandparents, sister Brenda L. Lonsway, great nephew Zachary Lonsway, and brother-in-law Russell Graber.
Beth liked to travel with her husband and together they got to enjoy many expeditions. They covered quite a few of the States, Mexico and the Caribbean. But her favorite vacation spot was Hawaii. Beth and her husband lived in Ohio, Arizona and finally Florida. She made a lot of friends wherever she lived. Beth was devoted to her family and enjoyed having people over. No one ever went hungry if they came to eat at her house. She always had a smile on her face and a positive outlook on life. She had a very warm heart and cared about taking care of others. Beth was a former member of the Fostoria Church of the Nazarene for many years and attended the Findlay Church of God in later years before moving to Florida. While in Florida, they attended the Hope United Methodist Church. Beth was a retiree from Honeywell (Autolite) in Fostoria, Ohio, where she performed many roles as assembler, shipping, leading the United Way and as a QC trainer.
There will be a Memorial Service and burial for her in the Spring in Ohio. Date and information will be provided at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude’s. Online condolences can be sent to Beth's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
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Fred Makrancy
January 30, 2025
Dear Scot, This is your old neighbor Fred in Findlay. I am so so sorry to hear about Beth and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family! It was just way too soon for this and you guys deserved a good long retirement after all your hard work. If there is anything I can do at all please ask! Once again, I'm so sorry. I will always have fond memories of her and think of you both when I walk Willie past your old home. I do plan to be at the service and will talk to you there. Till then, I will keep the prayers coming. Fred
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