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Mary Graul

September 13, 1948 — July 24, 2015

Mary Ann Graul, 66, of Reading, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 in her home of natural causes. She was a loving wife to the late Robert G. "Bob" Graul, Sr. who passed away May 7, 2009 and to whom they shared 40 happy years of marriage. Born in Munich, Germany, she was preceded in death by her loving parents Lamont and Maria (DiMartino) Shaud. Upon her graduation from Central Catholic High School, she entered the Sisters of Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Michael's Convent in Reading where she attained the order of Novice. Mrs. Graul was employed by Baldwin Hardware for 30 years and loved to vacation with her husband Bob and host parties for family and friends. She was a Loving Mother to her daughters Rosemarie E. Hiegler, wife of Randy D. Hiegler of Reading and Michelle G. Thomas, wife of Brian S. Thomas of Muhlenberg Township and was a Loving Grandmother to Stephanie R. Thomas; Andrew R. Thomas and Zackary V. Hiegler. She is also survived by her step children Paulette D. Merl, wife of Jeff Merl of Allen, Texas; Penny L. Behm, wife of Robert Behm of Blandon; Pamela J. Oswalt, wife of Russ Oswalt of Mohrsville; Robert G. Graul, Jr., husband of Michelle Graul of Reading and David A. Graul of Mohrsville and numerous step grandchildren. Mrs. Graul is also survived by her brother Gregory L. Shaud of Reading and her sister Rosann Van Lear, wife of the late Terry Van Lear of Robesonia and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Procession will depart Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church 3121 Kutztown Road, Laureldale at 10:00 am. Reverend Daniel E. Kravitz, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 6-8:00 pm and Wednesday, 8:45-9:15 am. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association PO box 4029, Easton, PA 18043 in memory of Mrs. Mary Ann Graul. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.
North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights
, PA 19604

Tuesday, July 28, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cemetery

Gethsemane Cemetery

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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