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Josephine C. Celia, 92
August 16, 2021
Josephine C. Celia entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on August 16,2021 at the age of 92.
Josie was born in Lancaster, PA on March 19, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Nicola and Mary Assumtino (Pastino) Lombardo. Josie celebrated 60 years of marriage with the late Nicholas S Celia. Josie was known to many as a dedicated wife, devoted homemaker, friend and hostess to everyone who entered her home. Josie above all loved her family, and she was mother of four, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of six. She will be truly missed.
Josie loved staying active playing Bocce Ball and Bingo with her friends. Also enjoyed Italian cooking and staying active in her church, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Lancaster. Josie was also a former member of the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society. Josie worked for many years at Franklin and Marshall College in their food services department.
Josie is survived by three daughters and one son, M. Colette, wife of John “Jack” Groft of Lancaster, Josette M., wife of Dominick Dannessa, of Chicago, IL, Annette M. Myers of Lancaster, and Nicholas G Celia of Lancaster. Two sisters, Mildred Segro and Marian Pautz, both of Lancaster also survive her. Josie was preceded in death by sisters Mary Starr and Clara Berty, along with her twin sister Angeline Voci.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA with celebrant Msgr. Richard Youtz. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster.
If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parochial School, 558 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA.
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Condolences to the Family
August 30, 2021
Colette,
Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She always had a great sense of humor and I will always remember her from our Sacred Heart Grade School days. To live in one’s heart is never to die.
Joe Segro
August 28, 2021
Dear Colette, Josette, Nick and ‘Nettie’, Your mother, father, and all of you were lovely neighbors across the street. Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your mom. Now she is with your dad as I’m sure he is very happy. And it is a pleasant thought that they are now neighbors again with our parents, Clem and Mary Jane and our brother Tom.
Our condolences, Clem, Dick, Mollie and Peggy Lichty
August 25, 2021
My condolences to your entire family.
May Allah guide you through this difficult time, ameen. 🤲🏼
James Adams, Jr.
August 22, 2021
My sincerest condolences for all the family. My prayers are with your family, especially Nick and Josette.
August 21, 2021
To the Dannessa and Celia families,
Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting your mother, and as I recall she was a lot of fun. She will always be in your heart where she’ll always be with you.
Anita and Greg Sandfort
August 20, 2021
Grandmom(Nanny) we love you and will miss all the great things we did with you… making us a Thanksgiving dinner, your delicious chicken cutlets and most of all playing card games with you! We know you will always be with us ❤️Love, your grandson Koby
August 20, 2021
Grandma Clem-
For all the cutlets, card games, and common sense <3
we love you and miss you.
Susie + Kate
August 19, 2021
My sympathy and prayers to all of the Celia family at this time of loss. It was a pleasure knowing Josie and all the family. God Bless! Phyllis Zimmerman
August 19, 2021
My most sincere condolence. Josie was always the life of the “paarty” bringing a smile to everyone’s face. I always enjoed talking with her. May she rest in peace
Jim Lombardo
August 18, 2021
Dear Celia Family,
My deepest sympathy & prayers go out to you in your great loss. Josie was a life long friend and I have many happy memories of her. May Our LADY wrap her loving arms around you and bring you comfort and peace.
August 18, 2021
Our hearts go out to the Celia family and to their children at this time. May your mother Rest In Peace with her Lord and Savior and be reunited with those who passed before her.❤️❤️❤️
August 18, 2021
Colette & Jack, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, I am sure she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. SPecial prayers to you and your family.
Denise Amico Glatfelter
August 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family.
Kimberly Hodges
August 18, 2021
Josette, Dom, Suzie and Kate. I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a huge loss to lose an Italian mom.
They are a force of nature in how they feed their family and anyone coming into their home. They love and care for their children and grandchildren like no other. I know you all have amazing memories. I wish you God’s peace knowing she is safe and pain free in the arms of Jesus.
Tiffany Morgan
August 18, 2021
So sorry for your great loss. A mother’s love lives forever.
Denise Jania
August 18, 2021
To Josie’s family. So sorry for your loss. She was such a kind, fun loving person. 🙏🙏
MaryJaneFerretti
August 18, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Celia….Josie will always be remembered for her friendly greeting “Have a nice day!” at the end of the Food Service line at F&M College! Memory Eternal” and everlasting…Mary Jane
August 18, 2021
I was soory to see that your mother had died; may she RIP. Naomi and
Barry Bryson
August 18, 2021
Dear Colette and Jack.Iwas sorry to see that your mother had died; may she RIP. Naomi and Barry Bryson
August 18, 2021
So many memories of Mrs C and growing up with her daughter Annette. Dinners, sleepovers and playing in the basement. Never forgotten and always like a home away from home. My heart goes out to the family at this sad time. She will be greatly missed
August 18, 2021
Mrs. Celia, The great meatballs you made and fun dinners in the patio and basement will never be forgetten
Rest in Peace Thank you for being a great grand mother to KJ, Kerek, Koby
Kenny Myers
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- Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
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