Beatrice B. "Bea" Graff

  Beatrice B. “Bea” Graff, 85, of Bennington passed away on September 19, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on February 19, 1933 in Amherst to the late Frank and Florence (Stanley) Brunner. In addition to her parents, Bea is also predeceased by her husband; Paul A. Graff; siblings Frank Carlton, David Brunner, Beverly Zoladz, Frances Wiltberger and Irene Wetzel.

Bea was the secretary of Graff Tire Service in Bennington and a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish.

She is survived by her children; Paul (Sandy Becker) Graff Jr. of Lancaster, Audrey Henry of Byron, Connie (David) Rethlake of Batavia and Hugh Graff  of Buffalo; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Betty (Thomas) Dougherty of Darien, Patricia (Felix) Dougherty of Clarence; sisters-in-law Helen, Jane and Beverly Brunner along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior callings hours. A 10:00AM Memorial Mass will be held on Friday September 28, 2018 at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. Attica, NY 14011. Bea will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bennington Fire Dept. 1353 Route 354 Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.