John Graham

John Graham obituary

John Graham

John Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fries Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 21, 2025.

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John L. Graham, of Mercersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home in Mercersburg.

Born December 24, 1945 in Chambersburg, PA, he was a son of the late John H. Graham and Ella Ehrhart. He lived at his current address his entire life and never married.

John graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1966. He was a member of the Charlestown United Methodist Church in Cove Gap.

John retired from PennDot. He previously was a mason by trade and worked for several local contractors. In his younger years. He worked with his father on the New York Thruway. He also loved to hunt and fish and made several trips out west to hunt elk and mule deer. John also enjoyed tying his flies for fishing.

John is survived by his brother, Terry L. Graham of Chambersburg, his sisters, Bonnie M. Amick of WV, and Susan G. Petroski (Chester) of Shippensburg. He is survived by 2 nieces, Crystal G. Booze of Path Valley, PA, and Meghan E. Graham of Charlotte, NC, and three nephews, Wayne R. (Christine) Graham of St. Thomas, Jamie L. Dale, and Toby L. (Ami) Dale of Nevada.

A private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA, at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.

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47 North Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236

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