Mary J. “Joyce” Graham

March 04, 2016 Last Updated: March 04, 2016 11:00 AM Death Notice

Mary J. “Joyce” Graham, 75, of Bruin went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon at ACMH Hospital, following an extended illness.

Joyce was born Sept. 28, 1940, in Karns City. She was the daughter of the late James K. and Olive B. McElroy McCollough.

She was a 1958 graduate of Karns City High School. Joyce volunteered for many years as an EMT and was a member of the Bruin and Petrolia Fire departments and the ladies' auxiliary. She was a member of the Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church in Chicora.

Joyce enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, camping, bowling, playing bingo and the company of her dog, Sammie. She was an avid Steelers fan.

In her earlier years, she had worked as a caregiver in the Petroleum Valley area.

She was married Jan. 11, 1959, in Chicora to William F. “Bill” Graham Jr., who survives.

Also surviving are six daughters, Debbie Anderson and her husband, Ken “Fritz,” of Karns City, Diane Graham of Bruin, Tammy Adams and her husband, Robert, of Mercer, Karen Watterson of Worthington, Terri Libecco and her fiance, John Walters, of East Brady and Patty File and her husband, Jeff, of Bruin; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three Godchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Dennis “Ollie” McCollough and his wife, Darlene, of Karns City; two sisters, Darlene Cousins and her husband, Ron, of Eldrid and Phyllis Dodd and her husband, Ronald “Butch,” of Karns City; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Judy Graham of Petrolia, Richard and Shirley Graham of North Oakland, Dr. John and Luz Graham of Chicora, Mary Ann and Fred Lehner of Fairview, James and Sue Graham of Chicora, Bettie McCollough of Butler and Shelly McCollough of Leechburg; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, twins, Matthew and Bradley; three brothers, James and Gary McCollough and an infant brother; and her stepfather, Harlan Smeltzer.

GRAHAM — Friends of Mary J. “Joyce” Graham, who died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church, 409 N. Main St., Chicora, with the Rev. Rick Thompson, church pastor, officiating.Interment will follow at the Hillview Cemetery, Kepples Corners.Memorial contributions in Joyce's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.