Cora (nee Borham) Rosenstiehl

1933~2020On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Cora Ruth (Borham) Rosenstiehl, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86. Cora was born on October 2, 1933, in Philadelphia to Elmer Uriah and Anna Louise (O’Connell) Borham. Cora was raised in Philadelphia and attended West Catholic Girls High School. Later she moved to Upland PA and lived most of her adult life in Delaware County, PA. Her final months were spent in Beaver County, PA where she moved to be closer to her daughters who were available to help with her care.Cora was married to Francis J. Rosenstiehl for ten years. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Ghazarian, Melissa Silvers (Tim) and Alicia Mauer (Tim Cowperthwaite), son-in-law Garo Ghazarian, and daughter-in-law Kathleen Rosenstiehl. Cora was predeceased by her son Francis Anthony Rosenstiehl. She loved her grandchildren – Eveleen Ghazarian, Joseph Ghazarian who she lived with for many years and helped raise, Tony Martin-Rosenstiehl, Danielle (Martin-Rosenstiehl) Arenvias (Alan), Ashleyy Shaffer, Nick Shaffer and Mike Shaffer, and great granddaughter Lillianna Arenvias. Cora was one of six siblings, and is survived by sisters Louise Thompson and Audrey Frank and predeceased by brother David Borham and her sisters Catherine Bassill and Eileen Borneman.Cora had a career in secretarial work for several companies, and had fond memories of her job as an Administrative Assistant at Scott Paper and the friends she made there. She was most contented when surrounded by family. Her happiness was found with her loved ones. She loved animals and will be missed by her little companion dog Violet, who brought her so much joy. She had a passion for gardening and for growing house plants. She sang in the church choir and the Arch Diocese of Philadelphia Choir and was a Eucharistic Minister. She loved art, music, and nature. Most of all she loved God, and found peace through daily prayer, devotions, saying the Rosary and attending daily Mass as long as she was able.All funeral services will be held at Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church located at 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382 on Tuesday October 6th, beginning with Visitation at 10:00 am and followed by Mass at 11:00 am. Please Note: masks are required to be worn in church at all times except when receiving Holy Communion. We respectfully ask that everyone maintains social distance of 6 feet and refrains from physical contact with anyone who is not part of your own “Covid bubble” Due to Covid there will be no viewing at the funeral home prior to Mass. We will also forgo the traditional luncheon/reception afterward. A Celebration of Life will be planned once it is safe to gather, where we will be able to share our memories of our sweet Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend. We look forward to the stories and hugs we will be able to share in the future. Burial is private – Cora will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery alongside her Mother and other family members.At Cora’s request, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist (O.L.M.E) 640 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Cora was very active in the organization and had a very rich prayer life with them. You can also donate on line at https://www.olme.org/donate-1Cora would also ask that you pray the rosary.