Bessie Zarafonitis Stroh Obituary
We announce the death of Bessie Zarafonitis Stroh (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Bessie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Bessie will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Bessie will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Bessie’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Justin G. Stroh; her parents, Ruth Wilbur Kingsley and Peter Louis Zarafonits; her daughters, Virginia Stroh of New York City and Kingsley Stroh of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and her sisters, Lorena Pesek of Chicago and Georgia Zarafonitis of Charlestown.
