Obituary of Barbara S Grohoski

Barbara S. Grohoski, 88, of Annandale, New Jersey passed away on July 6^th, 2024. Barbara was born on March 13^th, 1936, to the late Robert and Rose Sieben in Newark, New Jersey. Barbara was raised in Union, New Jersey and graduated from Our Lady of the Valley High School in South Orange, New Jersey in 1954. On May 19, 1956, Barbara married the love of her life Frank R. Grohoski with whom she was married to for 50 years until the time of his passing. Together Barbara and Frank raised five children Stefanie, Stasia, Lisa, Rich and David whom they adored. Barbara worked for many years at Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company in Madison, New Jersey as an administrative assistant before retiring in 1998. 

A woman strong in her Catholic faith Barbara was very involved with her church throughout her life. Barbara was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Annandale, New Jersey and was a member of the Rosary Society as well as the church choir. In her spare time Barbara enjoyed working with her hands and creating things that were both useful a beautiful through basket weaving, knitting, and ceramics. 

Barbara will be forever missed by her children: Stefanie, Stasia Burke (William), Lisa, Rich (Donna), and David, grandchildren: Ben, Melissa & Andrew, Emma, Olivia & Abby, Vicky, Jake & Erika, and by her beloved sister Janet Bossert in Illinois. 

Barbara is predeceased by her beloved husband Frank R. Grohoski, and by her parents Robert and Rose Sieben. 

Family and friends may gather for a Memorial Visitation on Thursday July 11, 2024, from 4pm until 7pm at Martin Funeral Home located at 1761 Route 31, Clinton, New Jersey, 08809. A Funeral Mass for Barbara will be held on Friday July 12^th, 2024, at 10am at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church located at 316 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, New Jersey 08801. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge SD 57770