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Cecelia Pesta

3/23/1924 - 4/21/2015

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Obituary For Cecelia Pesta

Cecelia Pesta, 91, of Rayland, OH died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Trinity West. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 23, 1924 the daughter of the late John and Frances Gardner Ogrodowski. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Mingo Junction, OH. She worked in a bakery shop in the Southside of Pittsburgh, PA until she met and married her husband Dave on July 24, 1945 they then moved to Mingo Junction where she became a grocery store owner and butcher for 67 years. Cecelia was a dairy farmer with her husband and sons. Cecelia had a very spunky personality. She liked to sew, shop and decorate. Her greatest passion was being outside working in her garden and painting. She loved having her family around her. Her nickname was “Shakey” because she was always moving. Besides her family, she had a “grocery family” who always looked for her in her favorite chair sewing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David J. Pesta, he died February 6, 2001. She is survived by her daughters Barbara J. (George) Cook and Rebecca L. Pesta and Tom Rosh; her sons David F. (Patricia) Pesta, Timothy A. (Glenndora) Pesta and Mark A. (Teri) Pesta all of Smithfield, OH; grandchildren Bridget, Mark, Christopher, Tiffany and Ashley Pesta; great grandson Dustin Stingle. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClave’s), 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH on Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9p.m., where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 12:30p.m. Burial at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church in Mingo Junction.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Thank you for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Justin you were special to "Grams" and she so appreciated all the help you give Tim.Thank you to you all your family for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Mrs. A glad you signed your name that way. Also thank you for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Pam, Justin, Taylor, Grannie & Scott's family

    So sorry to hear of "Grams" passing, she was an inspiration to my son all these years, when he came to work up there. Justin will gravely miss seeing her. Prayers go out to all of you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesat Family

    Thank You for caring9

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Thank you for caring about Cecelia

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Familt

    Thank You for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Thank You for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Pesta Family

    Thank You for caring

  • 09/03/2024

    Jo Ann Brettell Dunham

    Dear Barb, Pat and all, So sorry to hear of "Grandma's" passing. I really enjoyed chatting with her when I came into the store. Living in The Villages, FL now. Miss seeing all of you.Jo Ann (Mrs. "A")

  • 09/03/2024

    Dan and Pam Kourim and family

    We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Pesta's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven gained another angel. We are sure that she will have them all in shape soon. With love and condolences to you all, Dan, Pam Matt and Jen

  • 09/03/2024

    JR,Shawna and Tyler

    Sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours during this difficult time!

  • 09/03/2024

    Crystal Harper & Family

    Please be aware that our family is very sadden by Mrs.Cecelia passing. How lovely is was to walk in the store and see her in the window checking out the people who came into the store. She always had a hello or good- bye for you. I will miss her.Much love to you Barb and family.

  • 09/03/2024

    First United Presbyterian Church of Mingo

    Deepest sympathy from the congregation of this church. God bless you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Agnes Wanchic and Family

    We loved seeing Cecelia when she was in the store. She was so sweet. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love all of you.....

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill & Julie Powers

    We were so sorry to hear of Cecelia's passing. She was a kind and caring person and will be missed. Prayers to the family during this time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dale & Joyce Hatfield God Bless..

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