Joan Marie Graham of Tionesta celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Raised on a farm, Joan married her high school sweetheart, Bob “Junior” Graham, in 1955, and they shared nearly 67 years together before his passing in 2022. They raised seven children, and Joan became known for her daily baking, especially her famous apple dumplings. Over the years, she worked various jobs, retiring from Farmer’s Inn in her seventies. She and Junior loved to travel and gamble, and Joan maintained a lifelong bond with her high school friend group, “The Clevers.” A devoted member of St. Michael’s Church, Joan enjoys gardening, watching the Game Show Network, and spending time with family and her dog, Buddy. Her family celebrated her milestone birthday with a gathering at Luigi’s Restaurant, where she eagerly agreed to reconvene in ten years for her 100th.
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