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John Graham Obituary

John Donald Graham died on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, age 87, of Clayton, NC, formerly of Gibsonia, Pine Twp. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Vinca Klucinec Graham.
He was the father of Betsy Schmitt, and her husband, Matthew, of Galena, OH, Lisa Nicholson of Downingtown, PA, and Mary Peuler, and her husband, Troy, of Clayton, NC; two sons, Donald Graham, and his wife, Pia, of Green Lane, PA, and Mark Graham, and his wife, Mary Lou of Oak Park, IL, and also 11 grandchildren; brother of the late Rugh Leach and Helen Paugh, and his brother, Thomas Graham.
A 1939 graduate of Perry High School, he graduated in 1943 from Carnegie Mellon with a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering. He started his career with Koppers Corp. from 1943-1964, then worked for USX Corp. from 1964-1970. He then worked for the Allegheny County Health Department, Air Pollution Control Division from 1970 until he retired fin 1990. He was a member of St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church in Richland Twp.
Friends will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc., 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richard's R.C. Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia, PA on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Twp., PA.
Memorials may be made to St. Richard's Building Fund, 3841 Dickey Rd. Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Aug. 15, 2010.

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August 21, 2010

Graham Family

Sorry to learn of your Dad's death.He was my imeadiate boss for seven years at the Health Dept. I've never known a nicer, fairer gentleman.I was away when I learned of his passing..

He and I saw eye to eye on so many things. His youngest daughter played in Richland's band, while my youngest girl played in Chartiers Valley's. We were both Family Men.

Jaimee

August 16, 2010

I am a colleague of Mark Graham. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his entire family. I know how much Mark’s dad will be missed, for it seems he touched so many lives.

August 16, 2010

I am a colleague of Mark Graham. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his entire family. I know how much Mark's dad will be missed, for it seems he touched many lives.-Jaimee Wu

Don Scheline

August 14, 2010

I graduated from Perry and from Carnegie Tech with Don. He was a good guy and a good friend. Don Scheline

Roger Westman

August 13, 2010

To the Family of J. Don Graham,

I worked under Don for many years at the Allegheny County Health Department. He was a wise and good counselor and someone who I enjoyed working for. His example and guidance were factors in my career and for that I will be forever thankful. My condolences to all of you for your loss.

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