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Charles T. “Tom” Grab, 85

Charles T. Grab, 85, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at his home. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late George and Pauline (Abel) Grab. He was married to Doris L. Grab who passed away in 2009.

Tom was a 1944 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. Charles worked as an electrician for Lancaster City for 35 years retiring in 1988.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Columbia 3rd Degree Council #2294.

Tom held an honorary membership to the Fraternal Order of Police and was a member of the Men’s Club of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Tom proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

He is survived by his children: Mary Anne Helm, wife of Robert V., of Willow Street, Thomas M. Grab, of Lancaster, and David M. Grab, husband of Susan, of Bainbridge. Also surviving are his siblings, Thelma Smith, of Columbia, Anna Welsh, of Lancaster, Pauline Giandalia, wife of Joseph, of Columbia, Janet Gainer, wife of Melvin, of Columbia, Raymond Grab, husband of Rose, of MD and Alice Marie Sensenig, of Portland, Oregon; five grandchildren,  six great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Anita Grab. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Paul R. Helm, a daughter, Barbara E. Jennings, 2 brothers, Samuel and Robert Grab.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. Michael E. Messner as Celebrant. Final farewell and commendation will follow Mass in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and Vet-21 Salute Honor Guard. There will be a viewing on Thursday at the church between 10-11AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at hospiceoflancaster.org or Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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Mary Anne
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob and the rest of your family during this time of sorrow in the loss of your father. 
Cathy Gaenzle

So sorry for your loss of your father. He was a very dear, sweet, kind man. He will be missed by so many friends & family.God Bless you and your family.
Love
Dave Brown & Sue(heiland)Brown

Dear Mary Anne and family: 
I was saddened to read of your Dad’s passing in the news.  Hopefully he had a long and happy life.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Shelly

So sorry for the loss of your father & grandfather.He will be greatly missed by family & friends. We were so lucky to have him as our best man at our wedding. That was 63 years ago. God Bless your family.                     
Love
Uncle Leo & Aunt Margie Heiland        

Mary Anne and family:

I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad and our Uncle.  I’ll always remember his soft approach and his attention to reason.  He was always willing to listen to me when I was a young and troubled teen.  I’ll miss him as I know many will. His kindness will live on in me as an example of a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grieving.

Leo Heiland Jr.
Sun Lakes, AZ

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