Florence M. Valeriani, 98, formerly of Temple, died Tuesday morning in the Manor Care Laureldale. She was the widow of the late Francis F. "Sock" Valeriani who died June 13,1977.
Born in Leesport on March 30,1916, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sallie (Hill) Bagenstose.
She is predeceased by a son, Francis Valeriano.
Surviving are two sisters: Mary Sgrignuoli of Shillington and Betty Valeriano of Temple.
Two grandchildren: Roxanne wife of Douglas Kaylor of Temple and Perry Valeriano of Temple.
Also surviving are five great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by the following: grandsons, Jeffrey Valeriano, died March 30, 1992 and Michael Valeriano, died June 3, 2010; great-grandson, Jeffrey Valeriano, died February 25, 2007 and a daughter-in-law, Martha Valeriano, died April 17, 2012.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Florence enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmer's Association.
Funeral services from the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc, Temple on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.