Obituaries
October 8, 1969 - June 24, 2023 Service Date: July 3, 2023 Funeral Home Harding Litwin Funeral Home Brian Graves, 53, of Springville passed away on June 24, 2023. Brian was married to the former Tammie Rood on Sept. 7th 1991. Brian along with his wife owned Graves Accounting and Consulting Services, LLC. Brian was born Oct. 8, 1969, in Wickliffe Ohio, his parents are Kenneth and Margaret Tercho Whaley. Brian was an avid runner, competing in numerous marathons in his life which he was so passionate about. He also enjoyed biking and spending time with his wife, 3 girls and grandsons. SGT. Brian Graves E-5 served in the USMC from 1989 until 1995, he also served 8 ½ months at sea during Desert storm. During his deployment he earned numerous medals and ribbons. Brian is preceded in death by his brother Les Graves, his stepfather Kenneth Whaley, his grandparents Doris and John Tercho and Mary and Andy Graves, and three grandsons. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughters Ashley Graves, Heather and spouse James Colombo, Katelin Graves and spouse Joy Harris, grandsons Maverick Colombo, Cayden Miller, Amir Harris and brothers Andy, Mike, and Wayne. Brian’s funeral service with military honors will be held Monday July 3rd at 6pm from the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Pa. 18657. www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com. A viewing will be held from 4-6pm at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Gliobastoma Donations | Glioblastoma Foundation (https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate) Brian Graves
Anthony P Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc.
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Harding-Litwin Funeral Home
123 West Tioga St.
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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