Edward E. Graaf, Sr.

Edward E. Graaf, Sr.

Edward Graaf, Sr. Obituary

Visit the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Edward E. "Ed" Graaf Sr., 87, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, while a guest at Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Laurytown, Weatherly, on Sunday, March 6, 1938, Ed was the son of the late Nelson M. and Mabel G. (Schnaufer) Graaf. A proud veteran, he served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Ed dedicated many years of service before retiring from the former White Haven Center. He was a member of Weatherly Faith Church and found great joy and peace in spending his time fishing. His quiet presence and gentle nature will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Jane (Graaf) Hoffman.

Ed is survived by his loving son, Edward E. Graaf, Jr., and his fiancée, Thomasina Miller. He is also survived by his brothers, George Graaf and his wife Iona, and Russell P. Graaf and his wife Petrina; and his sister, Dolores Power. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews.


Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231


A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 12, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends and neighbors may visit from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.


Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.


Memorials in Ed's name to:

Weatherly Faith Church

202 Carbon Street

Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255


Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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