Joy DeGraff Obituary
We announce the death of Joy DeGraff of Rochester, New York, who passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Joy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond William Bucknam and Florence Lorna Hawes Bucknam; her brothers, Gordon and Dean; her husband David William DeGraff; and her children, Ruth Christianson (Daniel) and Daniel DeGraff (Kellie).
She is survived by: her children, Dorothy Ross (David), Steven DeGraff (Kimberly) and Jesus; her grandchildren, Kimberly McCloud (Demetrius), Jessica Bond (Michael), Daniel DeGraff (Ryann), Timothy DeGraff (Briana), Benjamin Colburn (Judy), Christian Colburn, Rachael Christianson, Rebecca Perotti (Seth), Sarah Tuffo (William), Matthew DeGraff (Samantha), Hannah DeGraff, Samuel DeGraff, Michael Ross (Rebecca), James Ross (Meghan) and Christena Niven; and her great grandchildren, Ajani, Anthony, Ariana, Aubrey, Bethany, Caleb, Carah, Demetrius, Ellison, Giovanni, Jorie, Luigi, Owen, Quinn, Reign, River, Sabrina, Sienna, Sophia, Tamryn, Tymire, Wesley and Zacchaeus.
Contributions in her memory may be made to New York Adult & Teen Challenge (https://www.newyorkadultteenchallenge.com).
