Calvin Grabofski Obituary

Calvin L. Grabofski, 94, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Lady Lake, FL., passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born on December 26, 1930, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Herman and Helen Koppitch Grabofski.

On June 23, 1954, in Ridgway, he married Carol Kriegel Grabofski, who survives. Together they shared almost 71 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

Cal proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked at Sylvania for many years before retiring to Lady Lake, FL. Following his move to Florida, he managed Hughes Supply Company. He was a longtime member of the Lake Lady Methodist Church in Florida, where he was an active volunteer with numerous projects at the church. Even after his retirement to Florida, he still enjoyed spending the summers in Pennsylvania and being close to his family.

Cal was a lover of the outdoors. He liked hiking, riding bikes, and camping in his free time. He found joy in sports and watching all the different types. At age 89, Cal was chosen for an Honor Flight where he was honored for the sacrifices he made for our freedom by being taken to Washington DC to see the memorials of the war he had fought in. Upon returning from the Honor Flight, he was warmly welcomed back by family, friends, and first responders. Cal was a great conversationalist and always enjoyed sharing stories with everyone. He is known and remembered for his great sense of humor that shone through even to his final days. Most of all, Cal loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by two children; Bonnie Gausman and her husband Bill of St. Marys, and James Grabofski of Kersey. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Sherri (Doug) Cunningham, Jenny (Glenn) Schaut, Julie (Dan Chillelli) Gausman, and Bill (Terry) Gausman, and by seven great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and was expecting the arrival of two more great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by a son; Paul Grabofski, four brothers; William Grabofski, Samuel Grabofski, Norman Grabofski, and Donald Grabofski, and by a sister; Janice Molella.

A Memorial Service for Calvin L. Grabofski will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Marys Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA, 15857 with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.

Burial will follow at the Oakmont Cemetery.

Family and Friends will be received on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the St. Marys Methodist Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Methodist Church, the Lady Lake Methodist Church in Florida, Silver Creek Terrace Activities Fund, or to the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA, 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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