Rosanna M. Coxe

Rosanna M. (Graaf) Coxe, mother, grandmother, sister of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Heritage Hills Senior Living Center in Weatherly with her family by her side at the age of 90. Widow of Robert L. Coxe she is survived by; daughters, Eva Labanoski wife of Robin of Weatherly,  Sarah Rieger and her fianceé Gary Gerhard of Weatherly, Susan Lewart wife of Fred of Pine Grove, Nancy Lech wife of John of Weatherly; sons, Robert Coxe, Jr. and his fianceé Holly of California, John Coxe of Beaver Meadows,  David Coxe and companion Lauren of West Hazleton, Paul Coxe and his companion Jocelyn of McAdoo,  Lucas Coxe of Weatherly;  sister, Phyllis Martienssen of Weatherly; brothers, Marvin Graaf and his wife Sharlene of Hazleton, John Graaf of Stockton; many grandchildren; great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and Amy Schock, who Rosanna raised.  Nieces and nephews also survive her.A member of Faith Assembly of God Church of Hazleton, Rosanna worked as a home health aid. She was a graduate of Weatherly High School, member of the V.F.W. Ladies Aux., and enjoyed gardening, embroidery, reading and singing her praise to God.  Rosanna was also an honorary member of the L&L Fire Company Auxilliary, Grey ladies of Weatherly and active in the Silver Liners at her church.Born Saturday, May 4, 1929 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John F., and Irene (Knepper) Graaf.  She was also predeceased by; granddaughter, Rachel Rusnock; sisters, Laura A. Richie, Christine Zamesky,  Helen Yothers;  brothers, Wallace, Gerald, Raymond,  Robert "Lefty" Graaf.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 8, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home.  Friends may call on  the morning of services from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.Interment will be in Mt. Laurel Cemetery Hazleton, Pennsylvania.Memorials in her name to:The Salvation Army National Headquarters615 Slaters LaneP.O. Box 269Alexandria, VA 22313Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Rosanna can be expressed by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com