Obituary of Barbara Graves

Barbara L. Clark Graves Barbara "Barb" L. Graves, age 67, of Millcreek Twp. died Thursday, September 30, 2009 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born on May 24, 1942 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late, Francis "Stub" and Pauline Morris Clark. She lived in the Erie area her entire life. She retired from St. Vincent's Surgical Unit after 25 years with the Main O.R. and the One Day Unit. Barbara was a friend to all and will be sadly missed by her friends, family, and her husband Bill. They were married on October 9, 1941, having been married for 47 years. Barb has been called home to be with all of her family. We will love you forever and will always be grateful for the gift of your love and friendship-until we meet again, I pray the Lord will keep you and hold you in his loving arms. She is survived by her husband, William R. Graves, one son, Christopher Graves (Rebecca) of Erie, one sister, Mary Joan Eittleman of Erie, one brother, Richard M. Clark (Karen) of Erie, two grandchildren, Madyson and Kaylee, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy A. Clark Best, and one brother, Robert L. Clark. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for the funeral service. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, Palace Business Foundation, 915 State St., Erie, PA 16501 or to the Barber National Institute, 136 East Ave., Erie, PA 16507. Enhance your memorial with a slideshow and video