Celecki

Loleta M. (Harbison) Celecki, 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

She was born Feb. 8, 1961, in Natrona Heights, daughter of 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, Fla. 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 was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Jane A. Celecki.

CELECKI — Friends of Loleta M. (Harbison) Celecki, who died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME, 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, where a parting prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. Friday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

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