Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  Teresa Starvaggi

  My sympathy to the family. Gordon was a great man. We worked together. He was always kind and considerate. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

• 09/03/2024

  Gloria Renda

  To the family of Gordon Grafton, The Board of Directors, volunteers and friends of the Pleasant Hill School House Historical Museum wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Gordon Crafton. He was an alumni and a good friend. We will miss him. May his soul rest in peace. Gloria Renda, Project Director

• 09/03/2024

  cyndi king

  I have had the pleasure of knowing Gordon for several years. He was a professional colleague and a friend. Gordon was a man who always did the "right thing", even when it was the hard thing to do. He always had the best interest of the children in his heart. I will miss his guidance and laughter!

• 09/03/2024

  kathryn Hill Urmson

  I thank Gordon for his caring heart. With the loss of my Mother he helped me understand her better. With his book "The Lost Children" he brought to life the ordeals that many went through and could not bring themselves to open up about. Thank you Gordon, for all those who were brought together because of you.

• 09/03/2024

  Linda Anderson

  Gordon was a dear friend of ours. Our deepest condolences go out to his family. God Bless.

• 09/03/2024

  Flora L. VerStraten-Merrin

  My thoughts and prayers go out to Gordon's family. He will be missed by our genealogy chapter, serving as a trustee. He was always willing to volunteer and donate his time and energy to our projects and loved preserving history in any form - thus his need to write his book about the children's home. What a wonderful and generous man that was loved...

• 09/03/2024

  Beth A. Whatley

  I am so sorry to hear about Gordon's passing. He was an amazing man. I worked with Gordon a long time ago when he was Director at the children's home. He will be greatly missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Cindi Parrish

  Deb, So very very sorry to hear about Gordon. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. God Bless Cindi

• 09/03/2024

  Kim Vich

  I was once a co-worker of Gordon's at children's services. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great friend and mentor to me. He will be greatly missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Jeff Moran

  I am sorry to hear of Gordon's death. I knew him when we were both at Finley UMC. I have good memories of playing softball for Finley with Gordon and also of helping Gordon get hay into the barn at the family farm. My prayers are with those who mourn his passing. Jeff Moran

• 09/03/2024

  Rick, Tina, Will &Gianna,

  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gordy will be missed by all who knew him. With all of his accomplishments Iam sure he will enjoy his new role as ANGEL most of all.

• 09/03/2024

  Shirley Dreyer Judson

  Gordon was a former classmate from first grade thru graduation. He will be remembered fondly as a great friend and classmate and will be fondly missed by me and, I'm sure, many, many others. Deepest sympathy to all family and friends who ever knew Gordon. You are in my prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  David Conrad

  Gordon was my office partner at CSB for 3 years.He was a great friend and co-worker. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I always looked forward to running into him after I left CSB.My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was one of "the good guys".

• 09/03/2024

  Helen Peterson

  My prayers and thoughts go out to Gordon's family and loved ones. I worked with him at the DRET School (housed in the old Grant School building) many years ago. He had a great sense of humor and was always kind and helpful.

• 09/03/2024

  Doug DeBen

  I'll miss you, G-Man. You were a gentleman, friend, author, prankster and a great teacher. I learned a great deal from you and will forever cherish the time we spent together. You helped me, and many others in ways that you would never take credit for. I always looked up to you and always will. Thanks for everything, Doug.

• 09/03/2024

  jeffrey e cline sr.

  MR. GRAFTON WAS A GREAT TEACHER AND FRIEND. WHEN MY MOTHER DIED, HE OFFERED ME GREAT COMFORT AND WAS WITH ME THROUGH A LOT OF TEARS. HEAVEN IS GETTING A GREAT GIFT, R.I.P. MR. GRAFTON, YOUR JOB ON EARTH IS DONE, NOW MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND EVERLASTING HAPPINESS IN HEAVEN. I WILL MISS YOU, YOU WERE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT PERSON

• 09/03/2024

  Bob and Wanda Clevenger

  Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.

• 09/03/2024

  Patricia Taylor

  My heart breaks! He has always been a wonderful man. Was my teacher and a friend. His passion to help the babies at children home was phenomenal. Mr Grafton a great man, great loss to our community. Sending prayers to family. God be with you. Patty

• 09/03/2024

  marcy booth-gooderl

  My deepest condolences. I had just seen Gorden two weeks ago and told my sisters that he was my favorite jr high teacher of all. He was an excellent educator and honorable man. He will be deeply missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Jerry Ruff

  So sorry to hear of Gordon's death! I remember well our softball days with Finley Church. Gordy on the mound, Jeff Moran at 2nd, Ron Hopkins at shortstop, and Ray Poole at 3rd with me at first base. Gordy would call time out and we would gather on the mound and he would tell a joke! At times we helped Gordy bail hay, riding the wagon, and then stacking the bales in the barn! Great times and great memories in Steubenville in the 60s. Living in New Jersey since 1974 has hindered those old relationships but the memories will always linger. My prayers are with the Grafton family for God's richest blessings upon them.

• 09/03/2024

  Barbara Goddard

  My deepest sympathy to Gordon's family and friends. Gordon and i went to school together and graduated from JU the same year. I have always remembered him as being such a nice guy. Learned a lot about him today that i didn't know. Was looking forward to seeing him at the Class Reuion this fall and i heard he was also looking forward to it. RIP dear Gordon, God has accepted another angel into heheaven!!

• 09/03/2024

  Naomi-Wine Furbee

  My most sincere sympathy to all of Gordon's family and friends. He was a wonderful man. I graduated from JU with Gordon. We were in the Genealogy Society together and we were working on the decorating committee for our high school reunion this fall. But mostly we were friends. He had a lot of friends and a lot of interests. We talked about pets, the farm, family, football....I kidded him everytime the Steelers beat the Browns; we talked about his jobs, teaching, and how much he loved the Survivors and Seekers. We always reminded each other to watch NCIS. He had a great sense of humor and was easy to like. He was gentle and kind. I will miss him. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Naomi

• 09/03/2024

  Tonya Kelley (Burrows)

  I am very saddened that I just learned about Gordon's passing. I helped Gordon with his book and spent some time with a man with much knowledge and learned a lot from him. He will be missed!!!! So sorry for your loss.

• 09/03/2024

  Brian Wear

  I knew Gordon for many years and he was a dedicated professional who cared about children and families. He had an amazing presence and was truly a hero for children in Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. With sadness in my heart, I wish the best to Gordon's family and friends. BW

• 09/03/2024

  Karen Sterling

  My thoughts and prayers go out to Gordon's family. He was my elementary teacher and friend.