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Mary Celeste Obituary

Celeste, Mary Jane (nee Van Valkenburg)

Nov 21, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Daniel M.; dear mother of Marietta (Gregory) Kocialski, Andrea (Brent) Walck, Deanna (Mark) Janulewicz and Daniel L. (Jody) Celeste; loving Mimi of Erin (Stephen), Jacob, Emma, William, Nathan, Jocey, Alyssa and Daniel; sister of Wayne John (Nancy), Linda Ridall, Leoti (Donnie) Cudney and Wendy (Brian) Moran; predeceased by Howard Jr., Ronald "Pete", Ted and Lyla (late Douglas) Slocum; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Monday, Nov 24th 3-6 PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC 2275 George Urban Blvd, Depew (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) with a service at 6 PM. Please share online condolences at www.PACERFUNERALHOME.com

Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 23, 2025.

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2275 George Urban Boulevard, Depew, NY 14043

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Service

6:00 p.m.

Pacer Funeral Home, Inc.

2275 George Urban Boulevard, Depew, NY 14043

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