Celia Jennings

1951 - 2021

Celia Jennings, 70, of Nanticoke, passed into eternal life Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, the love of her life, Richard Jennings.

She was born July 29, 1951, the daughter of the late Harry Bloom and Anna Rustay Bloom.

Celia was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Church, Nanticoke, and spent many years as a crossing guard at the former Pope John Paul Il School, Nanticoke.

Celia loved sitting on her front porch chatting with neighbors, with her Richie sitting by her side, and was always so proud of her grandchildren's accomplishments. When you entered her home, you could bet there would be a classic western TV show or movie on the TV. She had a strong faith in God and always told others to place their faith with him as well. Her favorite time of year was Christmas, when she loved to shower her family with gifts. No one could wrap presents quite like her.

She is survived by her children, son, Arthur McDonnell; daughters, Anissa Jennings; and Susan Carey and husband, Shawn Carey; her grandchildren, her absolute pride and joy in life, Keri Wasilewski; Shawn Carey Jr.; Samara Carey; Ricky Carey and Nicholas Carey; great-granddaughter, Haiden Wasilewski; sister, Anna Mae Backley; brothers, Wayne Bloom and wife, Charlotte Bloom; and Harry Bloom Jr. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to her as Aunt Sis.

In addition to her parents, Harry and Anna Bloom, she was preceded in death by sister, Sylvia Backley; brother, Larry Bloom; and brother-in-law, James Backley.

A funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Kielty-Moran Funeral Home Inc., 87 Washington Ave., Plymouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Catholic Church, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke.

Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Wanamie.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Angels Touch Home Care, especially to Molly and Terri who treated her with the utmost dignity and respect.