Diane M. McGraw, (nee-Kotai), 83, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born March 25, 1934 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Diane worked at Drug Mart on North Abbe Rd. in Elyria as a clerk for 27 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Elyria First United Methodist Church and enjoyed walking with her Corgi, watching T.V. and spending time in her rock garden. Survivors include her daughters, Dianna (Dave) Mattmuller and Patty McGraw; sons, Rev. Jerry (Gerry) McGraw Jr. and Michael (Pam) McGraw; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marge Tara and Leona Huber, and a brother, Thomas Kotai. The family will receive friends Wednesday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Specialists 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Private services and burial will be on Thursday April 13, 2017. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Friendship Animal Protective League 8303 North Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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