Stephen & Mary Anne,
You don't know me, but I was fortunate enough to have your Mom as my teacher in both 3rd and 5th grade. She was such a wonderful, nurturing woman...definitely one of my favorite teachers. I was a pretty shy and her caring nature helped me come out of my shell. She really wanted the best for her kids and it showed. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. She made such an impact on so many and was a terrific role model. You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of such a beautiful woman.
Penny Berresford Novak
Steve and Mary Anne,
I met Mary at school. She asked me to go on a bus trip with her to Oglebay Park to see the lights. We have been good friends ever since (for over 25 years). I'll miss our conversations, but most of all I am going to miss Mary and our friendship.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat River
Hi Diane, your Grandma (Mrs. Manor) was always so kind and sweet to us. She was a great lady and I still have fond childhood memories about her and all of you.
I have such favorable memories of Mary when I visited Grandma Manor --as I was growing up. She was always so friendly and very kind to Grandma. I also worked with Mary when she helped out with the Consumer Protection Agency. As the librarian, I would call her and she was very helpful. I have great memories of all members of the Graff family. I offer my condolences to all of you.
Diane Blinn Wakefield
Hi Donna, I appreciate your post very much. I remember your Dad very well and he was a good teacher. I was very young without a father and he taught me all about auto mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, brick laying, electrical,tv repair, etc. I was able to service things around the house for my mother and his teachings still come in handy today.
My name is Chris Moore. I Had Mrs. Graff as a fifth grade teacher and after having her I kept in touch with her over the years. I would call her on the phone and we would chat for hours. She knew my mother Carol Moore very well as she substitute taught in the school district with Mrs Graff. She will be very much missed by many and you have my condolences.
To the family of Mrs. Graff,
Our son had Mrs. Graff as a teacher in fifth grade. We had been trying since he was in first grade to have him held back. At the end of the year Mrs. Graff called us and said I do not think he is ready for sixth grade. Although it was the hardest thing we had to do to tell him, it was also the best. He did better in his studies and also in his social life. We ask that he have Mrs. Graff again as she was so caring and he like her so much. I think she made such a difference in his life. I know she was one of his favorite teachers.
Joe and Nadine Namett
I I have known Mary for over 60 years. I lived next door to her & Steve on Marion Hill. You could NOT ASK FOR TWO OV THE NICEST PEOPLE i HAVE EVER MET. I kept in touch with Mary over the years. I will never forget these two wonderful people.
Dear Steve and Sharon,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I worked with Mary for quite a few years and have thought fondly of her many times. We shared many great and funny experiences. (I'm sure Sharon might remember the dining room chair incident.)
My thoughts are with you.
Frank Buda
To Mary's Family,
Please accept our condolences.Mary as a wonderful, kind and caring woman. And for the short time that Gary and I got to know her we enjoyed her company so much. May she rest in eternal peace with out Father in Heaven.
Marge Glauser and Gary Gilbault
To Mary's Family,
Please accept my condolences. Mary was a wonderful lady and it was my pleasure to teach with her at New Brighton Elementary.
Bunnie Guzzetti McShane
Dear Stephen and Mary Ann,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Unfortunately, both of us are unable to attend the funeral mass on Wednsday but our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With our sympathies,
Bill and Cynthia McCall
Stephen you don't remember me but the Clements family lived across the street from you on Marion Hill. I was 15 or so. Your Mother was a really neat woman. I enjoyed going to visit all of you. Sharon was just a baby then.I have pictures somewhere of you two kids and me holding Sharon.
