Elizabeth "Betty" A. Gravell

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Gravell, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Loretto. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Central Tech, Syracuse Normal School and Syracuse University. Betty was a teacher for over 40 years with the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District and member of the NY State Teachers' Assn. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and founding member of the Diocesan Archives. An avid reader, she also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her niece, Susan Turverey of Syracuse; and nephew, David (Sheila) Turverey of Central Square. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Elizabeth will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 East Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202.