Diane Rosazza

HIGHLANDS - Diane Jane Matthes Rosazza, 82, of Highlands for 54 years, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Mrs. Rosazza was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Shaker Heights, Ohio to the late Henry Brown Matthes, Jr. and Charlotte June Matthes. She was married to the late Grat Rosazza who preceded her in 2024.
Diane worked in the clothing retail business owning "Nicole of Highlands" and for the last 30 years worked for "Wits End'. She was an airline flight attendant in her early years before going into retail.
She loved football, golf and playing tennis with the husband Grat. She loved Western North Carolina and referred to it as God's Country because of the beauty of the nature, birds and flowers.
Diane was a faithful member of The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands.
Survivors include her daughter, Christa Annesi of Highlands; grandchildren, David Annesi and Devin Merritt; great-grandchildren, Pearl Grace Annesi and Drew Owen Annesi; nephews, Fletcher Reid Matthes and Ian Neil Matthes; great-nieces, Charlotte Matthes and Ella Matthes; and great-nephew, Harrison Matthes.
In addition to her husband and parents, Diane was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Maria Annesi; and brother, Henry Brown Matthes, Jr.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m., at The Church of Incarnation in Highlands. The family will greet friends following the service.
Online condolences can be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Rosazza family.