Ruth A. McGraw Obituary

The family of Ruth A. McGraw of Herkimer, New York announces her passing on November 3, 2026. Ruth, born on August 29, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Merrill Holtz and Lula Holtz (Smith); her husband Gerald McGraw; and her siblings, Marion Petrie, Eleanor and Merrill Holtz.

She is survived by: her children, Gary McGraw of Wolf Creek and Gail McGraw of Wake Forest; her brother Edward Holtz of Cattaraugus; her grandchildren, Shawn McGraw (Suzanne), Alyson Snell (Jeremy), Anthony McGraw, Christopher Hawkins (Angela) and Carolyn Young (Jeremy); her great grandchildren, Nicole McGraw, Joselyn McGraw, Emma McGraw, Tyler Young, Asher Young, Jared Young, Bailey Hawkins, Skylar Hawkins, John McGraw and Emilia Snell; her in-laws, Shirley Kraszewski, Barbara Garassion, Daniel Ferguson and Harry Ferguson (Darlene); Noah Scarano. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Mohawk Cemetery.