Regina Barbara (Yuskoski) Graeber passed away unexpectedly in peaceful sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 100 and a half.
She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Mount Carmel, to grocery store owners of 49 years, Edna and Louis Yuskoski.
In her early years, Regina witnessed a parade celebrating the end of World War I, a local speech by Thomas Edison, and she survived the Great Depression.
She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1932.
Regina married Robert Graeber Sr., who preceded her in death.
In 1940, she moved to Shamokin, where she lived in the same house on the side of a mountain for 74 years while raising six children. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her family was blessed to have witnessed the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of her and her husband, Robert, decades ago.
Regina was active in Shamokin community activities, including the choir at Mother Cabrini Church, Choraliers, the Polka Mass Choir, St. Edward Church, Mother Cabrini Church and Funeral Mass Choirs.
She was a devoted wife and mother and a prayerful devout Catholic all her life. She would make seven lemon meringue pies at a time for church events.
Regina also was known for her fabulous garden, which bloomed especially bright in the spring with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocuses.
The last 22 years of her life she called Shamokin and Orlando home to be more involved with family. She even joined the choir at Holy Family Church in Orlando.
Her love of music has inspired and touched family and friends for generations. Regina started playing electric guitar at the age of 57. In her final years, she started painting and did quite well.
Her 100th birthday celebration in September 2016 brought her family together for a joyful centennial celebration of her life.
In her 100 years, Regina Graeber brought life and love to countless people including her immediate family: her late husband, Robert Graeber Sr.; a daughter, Barbara Braubitz, of Auburn, New York, and her three children and two grandchildren; a daughter, Margaret Combe Barstow, of Southlake, Texas, and her three children and seven grandchildren; a daughter, Gloria Graeber, who preceded her in death; a son, Robert Graeber Jr., of Lititz, Pa., and his two children and one grandchild; a son, Bruce Graeber, of Washington D.C., and his two children; and a daughter, Laura Wideman, of Orlando, and her four children and two grandchildren, and a baby on the way.
Even at 100 years old, Regina Graeber's eyes sparkled to hear and tell stories and events about the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were passed along through the "Graeber-vine."
Regina didn't miss a beat. She loved to share wisdom and family stories, past and present, and in her sweet sing-song eastern accent would say, "Oh honey, I'll tell ya."
Regina is singing with the choir of angels now, and our loss is Heaven's gain.
GRAEBER - Regina Barbara Graeber, 100, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Shamokin. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the vestibule at Mother Cabrini Church, 200 N. Shamokin St. at Webster Street, Shamokin, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow Mass in St. Edward Cemetery, Coal Township. As an expression of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, or Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Regina and Robert Graeber Scholarship Fund, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township. The Graeber family is being assisted by the James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township.
Published in The News Item on Mar. 31, 2017
She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Mount Carmel, to grocery store owners of 49 years, Edna and Louis Yuskoski.
In her early years, Regina witnessed a parade celebrating the end of World War I, a local speech by Thomas Edison, and she survived the Great Depression.
She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1932.
Regina married Robert Graeber Sr., who preceded her in death.
In 1940, she moved to Shamokin, where she lived in the same house on the side of a mountain for 74 years while raising six children. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her family was blessed to have witnessed the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of her and her husband, Robert, decades ago.
Regina was active in Shamokin community activities, including the choir at Mother Cabrini Church, Choraliers, the Polka Mass Choir, St. Edward Church, Mother Cabrini Church and Funeral Mass Choirs.
She was a devoted wife and mother and a prayerful devout Catholic all her life. She would make seven lemon meringue pies at a time for church events.
Regina also was known for her fabulous garden, which bloomed especially bright in the spring with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocuses.
The last 22 years of her life she called Shamokin and Orlando home to be more involved with family. She even joined the choir at Holy Family Church in Orlando.
Her love of music has inspired and touched family and friends for generations. Regina started playing electric guitar at the age of 57. In her final years, she started painting and did quite well.
Her 100th birthday celebration in September 2016 brought her family together for a joyful centennial celebration of her life.
In her 100 years, Regina Graeber brought life and love to countless people including her immediate family: her late husband, Robert Graeber Sr.; a daughter, Barbara Braubitz, of Auburn, New York, and her three children and two grandchildren; a daughter, Margaret Combe Barstow, of Southlake, Texas, and her three children and seven grandchildren; a daughter, Gloria Graeber, who preceded her in death; a son, Robert Graeber Jr., of Lititz, Pa., and his two children and one grandchild; a son, Bruce Graeber, of Washington D.C., and his two children; and a daughter, Laura Wideman, of Orlando, and her four children and two grandchildren, and a baby on the way.
Even at 100 years old, Regina Graeber's eyes sparkled to hear and tell stories and events about the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were passed along through the "Graeber-vine."
Regina didn't miss a beat. She loved to share wisdom and family stories, past and present, and in her sweet sing-song eastern accent would say, "Oh honey, I'll tell ya."
Regina is singing with the choir of angels now, and our loss is Heaven's gain.
GRAEBER - Regina Barbara Graeber, 100, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Shamokin. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the vestibule at Mother Cabrini Church, 200 N. Shamokin St. at Webster Street, Shamokin, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow Mass in St. Edward Cemetery, Coal Township. As an expression of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, or Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Regina and Robert Graeber Scholarship Fund, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township. The Graeber family is being assisted by the James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township.
Published in The News Item on Mar. 31, 2017
Regina Barbara (Yuskoski) Graeber passed away unexpectedly in peaceful sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 100 and a half.
She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Mount Carmel, to grocery store owners of 49 years, Edna and Louis Yuskoski.
In her early years, Regina witnessed a parade celebrating the end of World War I, a local speech by Thomas Edison, and she survived the Great Depression.
She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1932.
Regina married Robert Graeber Sr., who preceded her in death.
In 1940, she moved to Shamokin, where she lived in the same house on the side of a mountain for 74 years while raising six children. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her family was blessed to have witnessed the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of her and her husband, Robert, decades ago.
Regina was active in Shamokin community activities, including the choir at Mother Cabrini Church, Choraliers, the Polka Mass Choir, St. Edward Church, Mother Cabrini Church and Funeral Mass Choirs.
She was a devoted wife and mother and a prayerful devout Catholic all her life. She would make seven lemon meringue pies at a time for church events.
Regina also was known for her fabulous garden, which bloomed especially bright in the spring with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocuses.
The last 22 years of her life she called Shamokin and Orlando home to be more involved with family. She even joined the choir at Holy Family Church in Orlando.
Her love of music has inspired and touched family and friends for generations. Regina started playing electric guitar at the age of 57. In her final years, she started painting and did quite well.
Her 100th birthday celebration in September 2016 brought her family together for a joyful centennial celebration of her life.
In her 100 years, Regina Graeber brought life and love to countless people including her immediate family: her late husband, Robert Graeber Sr.; a daughter, Barbara Braubitz, of Auburn, New York, and her three children and two grandchildren; a daughter, Margaret Combe Barstow, of Southlake, Texas, and her three children and seven grandchildren; a daughter, Gloria Graeber, who preceded her in death; a son, Robert Graeber Jr., of Lititz, Pa., and his two children and one grandchild; a son, Bruce Graeber, of Washington D.C., and his two children; and a daughter, Laura Wideman, of Orlando, and her four children and two grandchildren, and a baby on the way.
Even at 100 years old, Regina Graeber's eyes sparkled to hear and tell stories and events about the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were passed along through the "Graeber-vine."
Regina didn't miss a beat. She loved to share wisdom and family stories, past and present, and in her sweet sing-song eastern accent would say, "Oh honey, I'll tell ya."
Regina is singing with the choir of angels now, and our loss is Heaven's gain.
GRAEBER - Regina Barbara Graeber, 100, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Shamokin. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the vestibule at Mother Cabrini Church, 200 N. Shamokin St. at Webster Street, Shamokin, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow Mass in St. Edward Cemetery, Coal Township. As an expression of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, or Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Regina and Robert Graeber Scholarship Fund, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township. The Graeber family is being assisted by the James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township.
Published in The News Item on Mar. 31, 2017
She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Mount Carmel, to grocery store owners of 49 years, Edna and Louis Yuskoski.
In her early years, Regina witnessed a parade celebrating the end of World War I, a local speech by Thomas Edison, and she survived the Great Depression.
She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1932.
Regina married Robert Graeber Sr., who preceded her in death.
In 1940, she moved to Shamokin, where she lived in the same house on the side of a mountain for 74 years while raising six children. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her family was blessed to have witnessed the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of her and her husband, Robert, decades ago.
Regina was active in Shamokin community activities, including the choir at Mother Cabrini Church, Choraliers, the Polka Mass Choir, St. Edward Church, Mother Cabrini Church and Funeral Mass Choirs.
She was a devoted wife and mother and a prayerful devout Catholic all her life. She would make seven lemon meringue pies at a time for church events.
Regina also was known for her fabulous garden, which bloomed especially bright in the spring with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocuses.
The last 22 years of her life she called Shamokin and Orlando home to be more involved with family. She even joined the choir at Holy Family Church in Orlando.
Her love of music has inspired and touched family and friends for generations. Regina started playing electric guitar at the age of 57. In her final years, she started painting and did quite well.
Her 100th birthday celebration in September 2016 brought her family together for a joyful centennial celebration of her life.
In her 100 years, Regina Graeber brought life and love to countless people including her immediate family: her late husband, Robert Graeber Sr.; a daughter, Barbara Braubitz, of Auburn, New York, and her three children and two grandchildren; a daughter, Margaret Combe Barstow, of Southlake, Texas, and her three children and seven grandchildren; a daughter, Gloria Graeber, who preceded her in death; a son, Robert Graeber Jr., of Lititz, Pa., and his two children and one grandchild; a son, Bruce Graeber, of Washington D.C., and his two children; and a daughter, Laura Wideman, of Orlando, and her four children and two grandchildren, and a baby on the way.
Even at 100 years old, Regina Graeber's eyes sparkled to hear and tell stories and events about the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were passed along through the "Graeber-vine."
Regina didn't miss a beat. She loved to share wisdom and family stories, past and present, and in her sweet sing-song eastern accent would say, "Oh honey, I'll tell ya."
Regina is singing with the choir of angels now, and our loss is Heaven's gain.
GRAEBER - Regina Barbara Graeber, 100, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Shamokin. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the vestibule at Mother Cabrini Church, 200 N. Shamokin St. at Webster Street, Shamokin, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow Mass in St. Edward Cemetery, Coal Township. As an expression of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, or Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Regina and Robert Graeber Scholarship Fund, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township. The Graeber family is being assisted by the James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township.
Published in The News Item on Mar. 31, 2017
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