Joseph A. Graffius 1965-2025

He was born April 26, 1965 in Youngstown, the son of Kenneth and June Crowl Graffius.

Joseph was a certified mechanic at Amoco Transmissions in Boardman. He enjoyed his time there with the guys and seeing the customers.

One of joys in life was being out on his Harley and the time spent out with the “Unity in the Community” motorcycle group. He was also a member of the Tri-County Four Wheelers.

Joe also enjoyed hunting, fishing and teasing others.

He is survived by his children, Emily Marie Graffius, Jody Ann Graffius and Andrew Joseph “AJ” Graffius (and their mother and his ex-wife, Rhonda Graffius Jones ), as well as Zachary Graffius; grandchildren, Bentley Serrano, Mason Burns, Blair Blankenship, Nalani Jones, Amelia Graffius and Journey Jones; sisters, Linda (Michael) Pudik, Barbara (Dana) Ridgeway and Joanie Manning; and his fiance, Danielle Hedge.

A time of visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

You are invited to join the family at 4 p.m. for a celebration of life gathering at the Stagecoach Restaurant, 10300 Market St., North Lima.

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