Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1978
DIED
2017
FUNERAL HOME
Celeste Kordana Obituary
Born on July 22, 1978 in Pittsfield, she was the daughter of Robert and Stella Methe Wibby of Pittsfield. A lifelong Pittsfield resident, she was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1997 graduate of Taconic High School. Celeste also successfully completed the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program at Berkshire Community College.
She had worked for several years at the Gladys Allen Brigham Children's Center. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Church where she also taught CCD. She was very active with the George L. Curran VFW Post Auxiliary in North Adams and a volunteer with Pregnancy Support Services of Berkshire County.
Celeste loved the color pink and was an avid fan of Tweety Bird". She also enjoyed attending celebrity star conventions and had a laugh that you would know was hers which made it easy to find her in a crowd.
She married her husband, the late John J. Kordana on May 10, 2003. He passed away also on July 24, 2017.
She leaves her parents; Robert and Stella Methe Wibby of Pittsfield. Her brother: Benjamin J. Wibby and his wife Alison and their children; Rhiannon, Jesse and Gwynevere of Pittsfield. Her maternal grandmother; Mary Jane Methe of Washington, MA. She also leaves her brother-in-law; James A. Kordana and his wife Kris of Pittsfield and a multitude of aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers; Joseph P. Wibby and Michael D. Wibby.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Celeste and John Kordana who passed away July 24, 2017 will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Church in Dalton celebrated by the Rev. Christopher A. Malatesta, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Hinsdale.
The Wibby and Kordana families wish to extend an invitation to family and friends to a reception immediately following the burial at the Dalton American Legion on North Street. Calling hours for Celeste and John will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the DERY FUNERAL HOME in PITTSFIELD.
Memorial donations in memory of Celeste and John may be made to the George L. Curran VFW Post Auxiliary in North Adams in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
To share a memory or condolence with Celeste and John's families please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com
[ML($dERY.JPG)]
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Celeste Kordana
Sponsored by The Berkshire Eagle.
Michael Leganza
August 13, 2017
Dear Kris and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care, Michael Leganza
Diane Sweener
August 3, 2017
Stella and families I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Lotus Salon and Spa
August 2, 2017
Because we care, we're sadden by the grief you're feeling now and hoping the love of friends will see you through this sad time.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
August 2, 2017
I am truly sorry for the loss of your daughter & son. God bless you for the love and compassion you are demonstrating
Dennis &Sylvia Gargan
August 1, 2017
Prayers for the family
Louise Shuttleworth
August 1, 2017
Bob and Stella,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Mark Levesque
August 1, 2017
Bob & Stella,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Judith Williamson
August 1, 2017
To Celeste's Family ~
Please accept my deepest condolences. Aside from briefly crossing paths here and there over the years and just saying Hi, I haven't connected with Celeste since she was a student at Taconic HS, where I was on staff. I remember Celeste so clearly walking through the halls with a bounce in her step and the most beautiful smile on her face every day and her indomitable spirit. She was just a lovely, gentle young woman full of hope and optimism for her future and always treated everyone she encountered with kindness and respect. She touched us all and was a valued part of her community.
Please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Judy Williamson
Castleton, NY
David & Rosemarie Foley
August 1, 2017
Bob & Stella and Family
I am so sorry to here of Celeste's passing. She is with or Savior Hold tight
to all the memories you hold close to your heart may they bring you comfort. You are in are Thoughts and Prays.
Jeffrey Kemp
July 31, 2017
Dear Bob & Stella,
I am truly saddened by your loss of Celeste. I remember her well from years back and she was always smiling, with a bright outlook. I cannot put into words how sorry I am to learn of her passing. She will be missed by many but none more than the both of you. Such a shame to loose such a bright a light as Celeste. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing her will surely miss having her among us. The world could use a lot more people like Celeste.....Especially now.
Maryclaire Quine
July 31, 2017
Celeste was the sweetest, youngest guest to our wedding 38 years ago. I am so sorry she has left you too soon.
Julie and Michael Warrington
July 31, 2017
To the family Celeste,
We are so very sorry to hear and read about the loss of Celeste.
Michael and Julie Warrington
Sheila Rombeiro
July 31, 2017
Stella, Robert and Family, So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you.
Rosemary Gallant
July 31, 2017
My sympathy to all the families of Celeste and
John. May they Rest in
Peace.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Gallant
July 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wubby family. Sandy Rinaldi
Showing 1 - 16 of 16 results
Make a Donation
in Celeste Kordana's name
Memorial Events
for Celeste Kordana
People and places connected with Celeste
Recent Obituaries
How to support Celeste's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Celeste Kordana's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
