Flora Jean Maratta, 83 of Aliquippa formerly of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on March 18, 1941 a daughter of the late Esther and Samuel Cox. She had a passion for sewing.  She worked as a seamstress for many years in Florida. When she lived in Aliquippa, she enjoyed being a florist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband R. J. Opdyke; a son Rick Brocklebank; a granddaughter Joanna Taylor, and siblings: Samuel (Viola) Cox, Fred Cox, Delores Jones, and Sara (Todd) Peterson.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Diane & Ed Seech, Patrick & Tammy Brocklebank, Melanie Venanzio & Donald Pavlinsky, and Jennie & A.J. Kokoskie; 10 grandchildren: Ricky Brocklebank Jr., Thomas Quimby, Ralph Hartzell, Monica Brocklebank, Anthony Venanzio, Tommie Rae Gardner, Demetri Pavlinsky, Demi Rae Pavlinsky, Carter Kokoskie, and Emma Rae Kokoskie; numerous great grandchildren; 4 siblings: Harry (Sandi) Cox, Patrick (Rochelle) Cox, Jennie (Mike) Flannagan, and Russel Cox; and her former husband Allan Ray Maratta.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on July 25, 2024 10am until the time of service at 11am in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa 2345 Mill St. Aliquippa, PA 15001