Loleta M. Celecki

Loleta M. (Harbison) Celecki 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was Born February 8,1961 in Natrona Heights to the late William and Billie (Painter) Harbison.

Loleta was a 1979 graduate of Freeport Area High School. Following graduation she worked for many years at Weleski Transfer, Inc. Loleta was a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Natrona Heights. In her free time she loved to read romance, and mystery novels, spending time with family, and numerous trips to St. Augustine Florida. Loleta loved to cook and she took what she learned from watching Food Network for so many years, and put her personal touch on so many delicious family dinners and special occasions. She was also an avid animal lover, she had horses and ponies growing up on a farm in Sarver, and had the love of many puppies surrounding her throughout her life. But mostly she enjoyed quiet times at home with her husband Rich in their pool, playing cards, and watching Hallmark movies.

Loleta is survived by her husband of 42 years Richard C. Celecki, father-in-law, Richard Celecki, sister-in-law Jane Ann (Jim) Posney, nephew, Geoff Munshower, and niece, Katey (Alex) Scharick.In addition to her parents, Loleta is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Jane A. Celecki.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where a parting prayer service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church.  Burial will be private.  To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. In lieu of Flowers, please consider contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in care of the American Cancer Society