Brian E. McGRAW

Brian E. McGRAW, 62, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home. 

Born April 16, 1963, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lewis C. and Carol L. Williams McGraw. A graduate of Caledonia-Mumford Central School, he served honorably with the US Air Force. He was employed by Dresser-Rand and Siemens. Brian was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Whitesville. He enjoyed board games, especially Clue, cards, puzzles, bowling, trivia, and loved to sing. 

Surviving are: two sisters, Melanie (Don Johnson) Stam of Hamburg and Melinda (Ronald) Knox of Andover; a nephew, Jason (Desiree) Stam; a niece, Jessica (Steven) Masocco; four grandnieces and grandnephews, Teagan Stam, Mila Stam, Mason Masocco, and Max Masocco; and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. 

A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 in the First United Methodist Church, 446 Main St., Whitesville, NY. Rev. Tammy Wise will officiate. Burial will be Whitesville Rural Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.