William Joseph Gramsky

William Joseph “Wonka” Gramsky, 44, of Masury, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2026 due to underlying health conditions from a stroke and heart failure. True to the fighter spirit he carried throughout his life, William passed away listening to his favorite song, “No Easy Way Out” from Rocky.

Born on November 11, 1981, William grew up in Greenville, Pennsylvania and the West Hill area of Brookfield, Ohio.

William was a man of extraordinary resilience. Though he endured numerous difficult health conditions over the years, he faced every challenge with strength, pushing through them with a smile. A dedicated fan of the Rocky movies, he lived by that exact creed of perseverance. When able-bodied, William worked for nine years at Sharon Regional Hospital in maintenance and security in Wheatland, Pa.

Wonka will be remembered for his magnetic energy, his humor, and his profound impact on those around him. He loved making people laugh, painting, music, and bonfires, always spreading love, kindness, joy, and laughter.

He is survived by his mother, Catherine McCurdy and stepfather, Gerald Fischer; his siblings, Walter, Linda, Pamela, Amy and husband Craig Ghizzoni, Ashley and husband Ruben Calderon, Jerod and wife Ciara, Jenda, Jay and wife April, Jessy, and Joseph; as well as nephews and nieces, Michael, Zavier, Logan, Chase, Payton, Olivia, Tre, Jaxson, Kalyssa, Alayna, Reedy, Liam, Christopher, Raylan, Ryley, Roman, Makenzie, and Kennedy. As well as a great nephew, Ryder.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Clara Belle Meyers, and his siblings, Bobby Gramsky, Cheryl Gramsky, and Andy Gramsky.

Family and friends are invited to a gathering to celebrate William’s upcoming birthday on November 7th. Fulfilling his wishes, a celebration of life ceremony will be held in the springtime, with details to be announced closer to that time.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Ohio.