SYRACUSE - Patsy R. Graff, 68, of Syracuse, died Aug. 2, 2008, in her residence.
She was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Goshen, to Chester and Esther Scheets Jessup. On Nov. 10, 1956, she married Robert F. Graff, who survives.
She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Bible Baptist Church, New Paris. She was involved with the Senior Center in New Paris.
Also surviving are four daughters: Dawn Nyikos, Syracuse; Abigail Johnston, Memphis, Tenn.; Susanna Legner, Pontiac, Ill.; and Esther Graff-Terry, Albion; six sons: Douglas Graff, Montrose, Colo.; Timothy Graff, Goshen; Robert Graff, Eldersburg, Md.; Stephen Graff, Topeka, Kan.; John Graff, Wilmot; and Benjamin Graff, Syracuse; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marian Lamb, Norma Baugher, Doris Garmeyer and Jackie Lantz; and a brother, Robert Jessup. She was preceded in death by a son.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Bible Baptist Church, New Paris, with Dr. Daniel Haifley officiating. Burial will be in New Paris Cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse.
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Memorials to Grace Bible Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
