Gerald "Jerry" G. Graham

Gerald G. Graham, 71, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Conway, son of the late John and Georgene (Tubetto) Graham. Jerry is survived by his wife, Brenda (Yohn) Smith-Graham; three children: Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Graham and wife Julie of Bristow, VA, Michele Ciambotti and husband Bob of Altoona, and Jason Graham of Duncansville; five step-children: Henry Smith, III and wife Charity of Altoona, Rachel Beard of Altoona, Cory Smith and Erin of Altoona, Mary Barton and husband Gary of Philipsburg, and Sonya Sasser and husband Paul of SC; grandchildren: Christian, Nick, Michael, Alex, Matthew, Gabe, Domenic, Cassie, Kayla, Madison, Cameron, Rhaya, Ava, Mason, Kyla, Tyler, Chandler, Kaczey, Heather, Kai, Eva; two great-grandchildren: Xavier and Hayden; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patty Wolfe and four brothers: Bill, Bob, Clyde "Bud", and Clarence "Buster". Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Altoona Area High School and worked as a delivery driver for Industrial Uniform Rental where he retired from in December 2005. After retirement, he worked as a school van driver for Maxwell Transport Services and loved his time there dearly. Jerry was in the Air Force and enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Bavarian Aid Society and enjoyed time with his family and friends there. Friends will be received Friday, March 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and Saturday, March 28, from 10 until the 11 AM funeral service at Mauk and Yates Funeral Home, 719 N 4th Avenue, Juniata, with Pastor Ken Beichler officiating. Interment at Grandview Cemetery.