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Doris L. Grab, 79

Doris L. (Heiland) Grab, 79, of  Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2009 at Manor Care in Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary J. (Dorley) Heiland. Doris was married to Charles T. Grab on August 14th, 1948

Mrs. Grab was employed by the American Seed Company as a File Clerk where she retired. She was a member of  Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.

Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mary Anne, wife of Robert V. Helm of Willow Street, two sons, Thomas M. Grab of Lancaster, David M, husband of Susan Grab of Bainbridge, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother, Leo J, husband of Margie Heiland of Conestoga, several nieces and nephews. Doris is preceded in death by a daughter Barbara E. Jennings who passed away in September of 1984.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May, 15th, 2009 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 558 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, at 11AM with Rev. Michael J. Grab as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Contributions may be made in Doris’ memory to Manor Care Health Services 100 Abbyville Rd, Lancaster, PA, 17603 or Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA, 17604. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc 414 East King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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