Jean E. Rosell

Jean E. Rosell obituary, Mantua, NJ

Jean E. Rosell

Jean Rosell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jean E. Rosell (nee Rue), age 91, passed peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2025 at United Methodist Communities at Pitman. Born to parents Herbert and Edith Rue in Camden, NJ, Jean went on to graduate from the Merchantville High School Class of 1954. She retired from her career working as the secretary to the Vice Principal of Triton High School in Runnemede, NJ, a job she loved.
Jean enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to their campground, working in her gardens, and being part of the Fellowship Bible Church in Sewell, NJ.
Jean is survived by her son, Kevin Michael Rosell of Pitman, NJ, her grandchildren, Karley and Jakob Rosell, and her siblings, David Rue, Miriam Hubler, and Elizabeth Jensen.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Harry Rosell, her son, Keith H. Rosell, and her parents, Herbert and Edith Rue.
Family and friends are invited to visit Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:30am - 11:00am at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00am. Burial will follow at Bethel Memorial Park, 1620 Cove Rd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.smithfhmantua.com/.
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