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Carolyn Graffam

July 05, 1932 - July 16, 2019

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Obituary For Carolyn Graffam

July 5, 1932 - July 16, 2019

Graffam, Carolyn Estep, age 87, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 of Pleasant Hills.

Wife of the late Stephen W. Graffam; mother of Stephen C. Graffam of South Park, Susan Graffam (Lewis) Wright of Pleasant Hills, and David W. (Kelly) Graffam of Jefferson Hills; grandmother of Grace Wright (Tony) Smith and David Lewis Wright; great-grandmother of Caleb Anthony Smith; sister of the late Roberta "Bobby" Estep Waugaman. Carolyn was the May Queen at Baldwin High School and Allegheny College, Phi Beta Kappa at Allegheny College and then went on to teach second grade. Carolyn exemplified a life well lived, she married the love of her life, was the best mother on the planet to her three children, saw everything she wanted to see and did everything she wanted to do. She was one of Pleasant Hills longest living residents. She was loved deeply by those she loved. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday in the funeral home Chapel at 10:30 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Allegheny College, Allegheny College Annual Fund, 520 N. Main St., Box 44, Meadville, PA 16335, https://sites.allegheny.edu/annualgiving/options/make-a-gift-online/ or Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, www.heinzhistorycenter.org/contribute/donate.

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  • December 11, 2019

    My parents, Bill and Carol King, just learned of Carolyn Graffamâ??s passing. They admired Carolyn, and her late husband Steve, very much and enjoyed being with them. Carolyn was a wonderfully caring friend, and always vivacious and gracious. My mother remembers how much Carolyn loved flowers. They often met for lunch at The Frick to share a meal together, walk through the gardens, and see the latest art exhibit. As a co-founder of the Heinz History Center with Steve Graffam, my father remembers how Carolyn often greeted people, including many supporters, at the Founderâ??s Day dinners and helped establish a womenâ??s committee. My parents valued their friendship with Steve and Carolyn Graffam and will always remember them with much love. We send our sympathy to you now. â??â??Louise King Sturgess, July 23, 2019

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