2 Young Bucks Co. Natives Killed By Overdose Last Week

Two young Bucks County natives were killed by drug overdoses last week, within one day of each other.

Ashley Graves, a 26-year-old Morrisville resident, died Thursday, Dec. 14, her obituary states. Graves, a 2010 Morrisville High School graduate, was "another victim of the horrible opioid epidemic," according to her obituary.

She was remembered as an animal lover who was also a competitive gymnast as a child. Some of her other interests included travel, music, and spending time with friends, her obituary said. Services for Graves are Wednesday.

On Friday, Dec. 15, Doylestown native Robert Meier died after struggling with addiction for many years, his mother said on a GoFundMe campaign page seeking assistance with services. He was 33.

Meier had lived for the last year in Michigan after joining the carnival, but began to struggle when the season ended, his mother wrote. "We are devastated and heartbroken. He had a great sense of humor," she said.

Meier had two young children. The family is trying to raise $5,000 to help pay for services. "The reason the cost is so high is because we have to have him transported from Michigan to Pennsylvania and that adds a lot to the total cost," she said.

Meier's services are planned for Dec. 23.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction in Pennsylvania, call 1-800-662-HELP for information about treatment options, or click here for more information on local resources.

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