Mrs. Jeanette "Doodie" Ceresi, a guest at Wesley Village, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Wesley Village, Pittston.

Born on April 9, 1929 in the Hilldale Section of Plains Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Tanistra Yonski and was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School, Class of 1947.

Jeanette was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston and the Jenkins Township Senior Citizens. She lived in Duryea for 25 years after marriage, then moved to her family homestead in Inkerman, Jenkins Township.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ceresi, who passed away in 2008, brothers, Sam, Michael, Joseph, John and George and sisters, Ann Marino, Rose Yanko, Josephine Armalay, Catherine Boccolini, Victoria Gubino, Wanda Ross and Caroline Bonacci.

Surviving are:
Daughter, Becky Grasavage and her husband, Ed, of Pittston
Daughter, Dr. Melissa Ceresi, DMD and her husband, Bob Leiser of Chalfont
Two grandchildren, Katherine and Raymond Leiser of Chalfont
Many nieces and nephews
Sister, Marion Price of Inkerman

The family would like to thank her goddaughter, Patrice Yurek, Arlene Refolo and everyone at Wesley Village who knew her and worked hard to please and care for her. Everyone at Wesley Village loved her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 9:30 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston with the Rev. Joseph Elston officiating. Interment will be in Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Care and Concern Clinic of St. John the Evangelist Church. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home, 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Jeanette's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Becky and Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You know we all loved her, Allie Urban

Allie Urban (10 months ago)

ceresi family frank and i would like toextend our deepest synpathyon the recent death of your mom and grandma may the lord grant you much comfort

mollie and frank litchman (10 months ago)

Becky and Melissa, Sorry to here about your Mom's passing. You know we all loved her. She was a great lady. Love ya. Allie

Allie Urban (10 months ago)

Fly high my dear friend. Rest in peace. Give Rundy a big hug. You will be dearly missed.

Janet Lavelle (10 months ago)

Becky, we are so sorry about your mom…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diane and Steve Klem (10 months ago)

Becky and Melissa, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet lady and had a wonderful contagious smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Phillips (little Joanie’s daughter) (10 months ago)

I will miss you so much! I loved the many summers I spent with you and Uncle Rundy. You made the best eggplant parmesan- I can’t find anyone to top it. I am so sad to hear this. I love you.

Lisa (Tinari) Henninger (10 months ago)

Love you Doodie.

Diane and Bobby Centrella (10 months ago)

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