Doris A. McGraw
Doris A. McGraw, 88, of Buffalo Village, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 28, 2017, surrounded by family.
She was born September 21, 1929, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Harry Wayne and Grace Lucille Schafer Cowden.
A graduate of Hickory High School, she then graduated from Washington Hospital School of Nursing.
Mrs. McGraw worked as a registered nurse at Washington Hospital, retiring in 1984.
She attended Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church.
A member of Buffalo Homemakers, Mrs. McGraw also was a 4-H leader and enjoyed her time in bowling leagues, including a league at Route 19 Bowl.
She was an excellent cook and baker and especially enjoyed cooking for family. She also loved crossword puzzles and enjoyed golfing and playing Scrabble.
On October 6, 1951, she married William B. McGraw, who died January 8, 1989.
Surviving are four children, Janice A. (Michael) Hancher of Washington, Joyce M. (Greg) Ramsey of Buffalo Village, William M. (Vicki) McGraw of Bulger and Patricia J. (William) Hamilton of Washington; a brother, Richard (the late Doris) Cowden of McDonald; five grandchildren, Jeremy and Ammon Hancher, Alex (Lana) Ramsey, Kelly Ramsey and Caitlin Hamilton; two great-grandchildren, Kellen and Piper Ramsey; a sister-in-law, Julia Cowden of Cherry Valley; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Wayne Cowden; and her twin sister, Dorothy Murray and husband David Hillis Murray.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, with Pastor Judy Mayer officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 480 Johnson Road, Suite 200, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.