Phyllis J. Martienssen

Phyllis J. (Graaf) Martienssen, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, 92 years of age, of Hudsondale Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the home of her brother Marvin Graaf of West Hazleton, while in the loving care of her family.

Born Monday, April 20, 1931 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John "Frank" and Irene (Knepper) Graaf. Phyllis was also predeceased by; husband, Charles W. Martienssen; sisters, Rosanne Coxe, Helen Youthers, Christine Zamesky, Laura A. Richie; brothers, Robert, Wallace, Gerald, and Raymond Graaf.

Surviving are; daughter, Irene M. Hughes wife of Terence of Birdsboro; son, Charles Martienssen and his wife Carolyn of West Hazleton; brothers, Marvin Graaf and his wife Sharleen of West Hazleton, John Graaf of Stockton; grandchildren, Samantha Jean Gibbs and her husband Tyler, Terence Francis Hughes IV; great grandchild, Landon John Hughes. Many nieces and nephews also survive Phyllis.

A 1949 graduate of Weatherly High School Phyllis retired from Tung-Sol in Weatherly having worked 33 years. After retiring from Tung-Sol, fostering her love of children, Phyllis worked as a child care aid at the church pre school. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Phyllis belonged to the Friendship Club, Grey Ladies, V.F.W. Ladies Aux Hazleton Legion Post # 8253, and Weatherly Flower Club. Phyllis also volunteered at the Shepherd House affiliated with Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was an ardent supporter of scouting during her children's scouting tenure.

A devoted mother, and grandmother, Phyllis was a talented sewer, and avid reader. She loved the holidays, and kept her tree decorated year round. Family reunions allowed Phyllis the opportunity to put her cooking, and baking skills to use.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Phyllis's name to:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
335 Third Street
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com