Elizabeth A. Graham

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Graham, 68, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, April 11, 2005.Raised in Roswell, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of the late Frank and Roberta Croy Fabiano, and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Dennison.A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a constant source of support and love for her five children and three grandchildren. Her hobbies included cooking, reading, traveling (most recently throughout Alaska) and attending any and all events in which her children and grandchildren were active. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.Betty is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert G. Graham; her daughter, Sharie Graham of New York, NY; daughter, Susan, and her husband, Greg, Goodie of New Philadelphia; son, Thomas Graham of New Philadelphia; and daughter, Sandra Graham of New Philadelphia; three granddaughters, Peyton, Paige, and Preston Goodie of New Philadelphia; two sisters, Nancy (Gail) Fait and Joanne Fabiano, both of New Philadelphia; and one brother, Frank Fabiano of New Philadelphia.She was preceded in death by one son, Robert A. Graham.A memorial service will be conducted in the Geib Funeral Home Chapel in New Philadelphia by the Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. friends and family members are invited to a memorial reception at the Geib Family Center, adjacent to the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 201-A West Ohio Avenue, Dover, OH 44622.