1944
Cecelia
2019
Cecelia A. "Cece" Gower
August 25, 1944 — November 14, 2019
Former Weatherly Councilwoman, Cecilia “CeCe” A. Gower, of Evergreen Ave. of Weatherly,PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 75 at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest Hospital.
She had served more than 3 decades as an active council member and a strong community leader. As a graduate of Weatherly High School, Cece had managed the White Haven McDonalds, and then worked at Sentinel Electronics of Hazleton where she served as Union President. She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church of White Haven. Cece was a talented cook, baker, and liked to sew. She was a devoted grandmother and adored her grandchildren and always had time to play cards and board games with them.
Survived by her loving family: husband of 57 years, Albert "Allie" L. Gower, Jr.; Sons, Albert L.Gower, III. of West Hazleton, Michael B. Gower and his wife, Michelle of Weatherly; daughter,Cathy A. Sotack and her husband, Bill of Orlando, FL; brothers, Stanley Gelezinsky and his wife Ellen of Freeland, Benjamin Gelezinsky, Jr. and his wife Kerrie of Lake Agmar; sisters, Dorothy Reiner of Weatherly, Genny Macurak of White Haven; sister-in-law, Elaine Gelezinsky of Freeland; Grand children, Courtney Sotack, Christine Rodriguez, Morgan Gower, Season Gower and Michael Gower, Jr; and great- grand children, Ricardo and Isabella Rodriguez. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Born Friday, August 25, 1944 in Highland, the daughter of the late Benjamin Gelezinsky, Sr. and Catherine (Malletz). She was also predeceased in death by her brother, Vincent J. Gelezinsky.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation
Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home, Rev. Michael J. Kloton to officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's R.C.C. Cemetery, White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials can be made in her name to: Weatherly Community Ambulance Assoc.400 Carbon Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
She had served more than 3 decades as an active council member and a strong community leader. As a graduate of Weatherly High School, Cece had managed the White Haven McDonalds, and then worked at Sentinel Electronics of Hazleton where she served as Union President. She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church of White Haven. Cece was a talented cook, baker, and liked to sew. She was a devoted grandmother and adored her grandchildren and always had time to play cards and board games with them.
Survived by her loving family: husband of 57 years, Albert "Allie" L. Gower, Jr.; Sons, Albert L.Gower, III. of West Hazleton, Michael B. Gower and his wife, Michelle of Weatherly; daughter,Cathy A. Sotack and her husband, Bill of Orlando, FL; brothers, Stanley Gelezinsky and his wife Ellen of Freeland, Benjamin Gelezinsky, Jr. and his wife Kerrie of Lake Agmar; sisters, Dorothy Reiner of Weatherly, Genny Macurak of White Haven; sister-in-law, Elaine Gelezinsky of Freeland; Grand children, Courtney Sotack, Christine Rodriguez, Morgan Gower, Season Gower and Michael Gower, Jr; and great- grand children, Ricardo and Isabella Rodriguez. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Born Friday, August 25, 1944 in Highland, the daughter of the late Benjamin Gelezinsky, Sr. and Catherine (Malletz). She was also predeceased in death by her brother, Vincent J. Gelezinsky.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation
Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home, Rev. Michael J. Kloton to officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's R.C.C. Cemetery, White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials can be made in her name to: Weatherly Community Ambulance Assoc.400 Carbon Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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