Josephine Griffoni Rogers

Josephine Griffoni Rogers, 100, of Coopersburg, passed away at home on April 26, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia on June 4, 1924 to the late Antonio Pologruto and Marianne (Scoleri) Pologruto. Josephine spent 24 years of marriage with Joseph Griffoni until his passing in 1974. She would later marry Ralph Rogers and spend 20 years with him until his passing. Josephine was an avid seamstress and dress maker. She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Josephine is survived by her daughters Beverly Smith and Melanie Setzer (David); grandchildren Andrew Smith, Ryan Smith, Andrea Moyer, and Amber McCubbin; great grandchildren Rebecca Smith, Alana Moyer, Keira Moyer, Julia Moyer, Zoe McCubbin, and Shane McCubbin; and many other loving family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents; husbands; and 11 siblings.

Josephine will be privately interred at Chelten Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Josephine's name to Valleyview Baptist Church, memo: Missions Ministry, 2870 Pheasant Dr., Northampton, PA 18067.