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Obituary: Dorothy M. Mosher Gracey, 84, Beaver Falls
Published: June 30, 2025
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Dorothy Mae
Mosher Gracey
 BEAVER FALLS- Dorothy Mae
Mosher Gracey passed on peacefully in her home surrounded by family and
loved ones on June 27, 2025. Dorothy was born on August 7, 1940, in
Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Robert and Agnes Whitney Mosher.
She graduated
from Syracuse Central High School in 1959. Throughout her childhood,
Dorothy participated in the Post 41 American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle
Corp as a majorette and then as a drum major. Post high school, Dorothy
attended IBM school. She was employed by General Electric in Syracuse where
she met the love of her life, William M. Gracey.
They married on
June 23, 1962, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Syracuse. They built a
life together on Grace-Way Farm raising their four children, Deborah,
David, Michael and Christina. Dorothy spent her days being a loving and
caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very
selfless, never putting her own needs above others. She was always there,
willing to help and support. When in her presence, Dorothy made each and
everyone feel loved and extra special. Whether it was a basket of your
favorite treats, an adventurous trip to town, or a new crazy idea to try, Mom
(“Grannie”) made your time with her memorable and cherished.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, William, of
63 years, her four children: Deborah (Lloyd)
Richardson, David (Kim) Gracey, Michael Gracey, and Christina (Marc)
Laribee. She is loved by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren:
Cynthia (Joe) Hickey, Eric (Katie) Richardson and their children Mason and
Cora, Jeremy (Laura) Gracey and their children Anna and Wesley, Jessica
Gracey, Dylan (Emma) Gracey and their children Winston and Wade, Aliya
Gracey, Taren Gracey, Alyssa (Tyler) Bray, Caden (Alexis) Laribee, Sierra
(Caleb) Zehr and their child Asa, Shayna Laribee, Merric Laribee, and Maya
Laribee. She is also remembered by several nieces, nephews and other family
members.
Dorothy is
pre-deceased by her parents, Robert and Agnes Mosher (a Gold Star Mother),
and her seven brothers, James, Francis, Robert, Raymond, William, John and
Louis. Being the youngest, Dorothy was her brothers’
pride and joy. As she described many times, “Nobody dared to bother the
Mosher boys’ baby sister.”
Dorothy worked
alongside William for over 40 years. They began farming in 1969, building
Grace-Way Farm in Denmark, NY. While raising her children she participated
in all aspects of farm life from tilling land to feeding and caring for
animals, with the exception of milking cows, which
was good advice given by her father-in-law, Levi Gracey. Dorothy loved
gardening and preserving her harvests to have throughout the coming year.
This tradition was passed on as she continued to teach and assist her
children and grandchildren for many years.
Dorothy was a
communicant of St. Stephen’s Church in Croghan, NY. She was also a member
of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Ann’s Church in Castorland, NY.
Dorothy will be
deeply missed. Her fun, bold-yet-loving and caring personality and presence
made all who encountered her love her.
The family would
like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Lewis County Hospice
and all our at-home caregivers (Jennifer, Daleena, Erica and Haley) that
made it possible for our mom to stay in her home and alongside our dad
throughout her final days. Everyone was so caring, loving and respectful to
her, dad and our family. We consider each of you as part of our family and
you have our utmost respect and love for such an amazing job.
Arrangements are
with Iseneker Funeral Home, Lowville. A funeral
mass will be held at St. Stephens Church, Croghan, at 11:00 am on July 3,
2025. Following a graveside service at Sanford Corners Cemetery in Calcium,
all are welcome to attend a gathering at Grace-Way Farms on Route 26 in
Denmark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Legion Post
41, PO Box 1239 Syracuse NY 13201.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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