Robert Beers Graham

Robert Beers Graham, 79, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Wetzel) Graham, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on June 30, 1946, in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Archie T. and Edith (Beers) Graham. 

Robert was a graduate of Weatherly High School and went on to dedicate 43 years of service as a pressman with Bemis Company. Following his retirement, he continued to stay active in the community, working for several years at the Jack Frost Rental Shop and assisting his good friend Jimmy with his towing company.

A proud United States Navy veteran, Robert honorably served his country during the Vietnam war and later was a member of the Weatherly American Legion Post #360.In his spare time, 

Robert enjoyed buying and selling items at local flea markets, where he loved meeting new people and sharing stories. He also attended Centenary United Methodist Church in Weatherly with his wife Janet.

In addition to his loving wife, Robert is survived by his two children, Eric Graham of Audubon, PA, and Stacie Graham of Weatherly; his cherished granddaughter, Morgan Graham; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Graham.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday evening, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m., followed by burial with full military honors in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the Weatherly American Legion Post #360.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Weatherly, PA. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.