Stanley F. Graham

Stanley F. Graham, 92, of 594 Interstate Parkway, Bradford passed away Friday July 27, 2018 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

He was born in Bradford on February 9, 1926, the son of Stanley Wright Graham and Frances Wilson Graham. On September 10, 1949 in West Brookfield, Mass. he married Gladys Florence Stanhope who preceded him in death on November 29, 2013

He graduated from Bradford High School in the class of 1944 and enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as a Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class. He served in a special hospital unit during the battle for Okinawa and was later transferred to the Philippine Sea Frontier in Manila. He was honorably discharged May 1946 and was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict in January 1951. He was stationed at the naval hospital Navy Training Station in Bainbridge, Maryland and was again honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserve in April 1952.

He was a professional musician and was a member of Bradford Local #84 of the American Federation of Musicians. While still in high school he played bass for several area big bands.

After World War II, he became an original member of the George Jackson Quartet, which became the house band at the Brook Club located on Bolivar Drive.

He was associated with Charles P. Grow, Bradford Architect for 32 years and after retiring, he worked as a clerk of the works in the construction industry. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church having served as secretary/treasurer on the Board of Trustees and for many years served as an usher.

He was a 50 year member of the United States Sail and Power Squadrons, which teaches safe boating to the public and was Past Commander of the Southern Tier Power Squadron.

He was a 50 year member and Past Master of Bradford Union Lodge #749 Free and Accepted Masons of Bradford, Pa. He was appointed District Chairman to the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education and served that position for 10 years. In 1985 he received the Grand Master’s Award for outstanding service to Freemasonry.

He was a 50 year member and Past High Priest of Bradford Holy Royal Arch Chapter #260 and a member of the High Order of Priesthood. He was a 50 year member and Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Bradford Council #43 Royal and Select Master Masons of Pennsylvania. In 1970 he received the Order of the Silver Trowel and became a member of the Council of Anointed Kings of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in 2007 he was awarded the Cryptic Mason of the Year award. He was a 50 year member and Past Commander of Trinity Commandery #58 Knights Templar of Bradford and in 1980 was appointed Eminent Grand Sentinel in the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania.

He was a charter member and Past Governor of Tuna Valley York Rite College #76 of Bradford, and was awarded the Knight of the Order of the Purple Cross of York and made an Associate Regent of the Sovereign York Rite College of North America. He was a member of Keystone Priory #26 Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Pittsburgh, Pa. and also a member of St. John’s Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine stationed at Erie, Pa. He was a 50 year member of the Coudersport Scottish Rite Bodies and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was also a 50 year member of the Zem Zem Shrine, Erie, Pa. and the ORAK Grotto of  Bradford.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother Roger W. Graham of Stuart FL.

He is survived by two sons: Douglas (Sharon) Graham of Piney View, WV and Mark (Nancy) Graham of Bradford, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four nieces.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday August 7, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Hollenbeck Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, where funeral services and Military Honors will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am with Rev. Seth McClymonds Jr., Pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Member of Bradford Union Lodge F&AM will conduct a Masonic Service at 7:00pm Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorials if desired may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Masonic Temple, P.O. box 761, Bradford PA 16701

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 
 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

My prayers and condolences to stans family..he and Gladys were lifetime friends of my parents, Jack and celia wells....and a fellow musician...
— David m wells

Our deepest sympathy to your family with the loss of your father and grandfather. It is so hard to say goodbye, but you have so many fond memories of your time together. All of you were so loving and always there for him making sure he was taken care of after your mom and grandma past. They are both together once again in paradise smiling down with pride on their family. All our love, Marty & Kris
— Marty & Kris Sapko

My condolences to Stan''s family. He was a true gentleman. He and Gladys were a beautiful couple, and I enjoyed knowing them both.
— Suzanne Dittman

What a nice gentleman. Nancy,a kind and loving daughtetr-in-law who cooked dinner for him every night and Mark brought him to your home. Good people.
— Lois Hendryx

Condolences

  • My prayers and condolences to stans family..he and Gladys were lifetime friends of my parents, Jack and celia wells....and a fellow musician...

    — David m wells
  • Our deepest sympathy to your family with the loss of your father and grandfather. It is so hard to say goodbye, but you have so many fond memories of your time together. All of you were so loving and always there for him making sure he was taken care of after your mom and grandma past. They are both together once again in paradise smiling down with pride on their family. All our love, Marty & Kris

    — Marty & Kris Sapko
  • My condolences to Stan''s family. He was a true gentleman. He and Gladys were a beautiful couple, and I enjoyed knowing them both.

    — Suzanne Dittman
  • What a nice gentleman. Nancy,a kind and loving daughtetr-in-law who cooked dinner for him every night and Mark brought him to your home. Good people.

    — Lois Hendryx