Ernest Graffius

YORK Ernest Graffius, 74, died at 1:55 a.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Manor Care South. He was the loving husband of Carolyn Y. (Fout) Graffius. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on January 25, 2012. Born December 2, 1937, in Conewago Township, he was a son of the late William H. and Vergie A. (Eppley) Graffius. Ernest attended Gross's one-room Schoolhouse in Conewago Township and was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School. He retired in 2001 following 23 years of service for Manchester Township. He previously worked for Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Cooperative/ Agway. Ernest was a member of Dover Bethany U.M. Church and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a former member of Dover Lions Club. Ernest enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family and socializing. In addition to his wife, Ernest is survived by a son, W. Scott Graffius and wife, Karen R. (Danley) Graffius of Washington, PA; two grandchildren, Aaron S. Graffius and Ashlee L. Ware and husband, Samuel C.; two great-grandsons, A. Jarrett Ware and Westin S. Ware; three brothers, W. Dale Graffius and wife, Connie of Dover, Larry C. Graffius and wife, Charlene and Clifford M. Graffius and wife, Linda, all of York; a sister, Linda M. Hughes and husband, Robert of Jacksonville, Fla.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Lee E. Graffius and a brother, Randy L. Graffius. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ernest's funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Dover Bethany U.M. Church, 4510 Bull Rd., Dover. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Helsel. Emig Funeral Home, Dover, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dover Bethany U.M. Church, 4510 Bull Rd., Dover, PA 17315.