Anne "Nancy" Cosco

In Loving Memory of Anne ?Nancy? Ward Cosco Nancy Cosco died suddenly on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013. Born on December 25th, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, she was 61 years of age. Nancy is survived by her husband John; mother Margaret S. Ward; daughter Tammy J. Stirratt; grandchildren Alex, Nathaniel, Lily, and Hannah; brother-in-law Tom Cosco; sisters-in-law Teri Horne and Ernette Cosco; numerous cousins and many wonderful friends. She was pre deceased by sons Justin, Stephen and five babies through miscarriages; her father Thomas Ward, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and cousins. Nancy and John married at Immaculate Conception Church in Jenkintown, PA on August 5, 1978, enjoying 34 wonderful years together. She was a loving mother and spouse. They lived in Kettering and Tiffin, OH; Grafton, WV; Salina, KS; and Alexandria, MN. She earned a B.A in elementary education at Mt. St. Joseph College and a M.Ed. in reading at Xavier University, both in Cincinnati, OH. She completed post graduate studies at Friends University in Wichita; Emporia State University; Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina; and Bethany College in Lindsborg, all in KS. She was a life certified teacher in Kentucky with certifications in Ohio and Kansas. A skilled elementary school teacher/reading specialist for 28 years, mainly teaching first grade in Cold Springs, KY; Kettering, Bucyrus and Tiffin, OH; and Salina, KS; she retired 2004. She was devoted to Catholic education. Her gentle demeanor; deep spirituality and trust in the Lord; and handling the curves life threw her with grace and dignity inspired many. Nancy?s hobbies included traveling, quilting, crafts, and decorating. She volunteered for United Way. She enjoyed family, especially grandchildren, friends, and involvement with in activities through Newcomers. Visitation, beginning at 3:00 PM will be at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Alexandria, MN, followed by a funeral mass at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Burial will be at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary?s Church in Alexandria or St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital. Nancy?s earthly work is done. God, the Father, called her home where she is dancing with all of her children and her family. We love you and miss you. Adieu my light, my life and my love, until we meet again in the presence of our Lord. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria www.andersonfuneral.net