Frances Graul returned to the care of our Lord on Saturday, October 27, 2012, just one week after her 88 ^th birthday.  Her loving husband Chester R. Graul and her sister Josephine Larney Griffin preceded Frances in death.  Her children Michael Graul and Linda Graul Zimmerman and Granddaughter Victoria Yavor and her sister Judith Arnold survive her.  She was the first child of Joseph Larney and Edith Mae Frantz, born in Darby, PA.

She lived in Holmes, PA after she and Chester built their own home on South Avenue in Ridley Township.  She was an active member of Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church in Rutledge, PA.  Her working career took her to center city Philadelphia at the Presbytery of Philadelphia and then to Wallingford-Swarthmore School District as Director of Personnel, in Wallingford, PA.

Frances, along with her husband moved to Mount Joy, PA in 1987.  They became members of Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.  Frances volunteered in the office and taught adult education classes.  She also volunteered at Habitat of Lancaster, going to local churches to obtain support for projects.  Frances and Chester moved to Brethren Village 2000.  She was a volunteer in the Library.  Her life long hobbies included camping, swimming, walking, knitting sweaters for gifts and sewing for family and friends.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 14, 2012  from 1000AM to 11AM at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville, Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Ann Osbourne officiating. Interment will be in Cumberland Cemetery, 447 N. Middletown Rd., Media, PA on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11AM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church at the above address. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100