Anthony "Tony" Celender

Anthony "Tony" Celender, age 72, of Freedom, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with a long illness.
He was born on March 29, 1953, in Pittsburgh.
Tony was a man known for his vibrant personality and his love of conversation. He was a natural talker, and those who knew him well could often hear his enthusiastic voice carrying through the phone, especially when he was excited about something. A passionate football fan, Tony's loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers was unwavering. A successful entrepreneur with a drive for innovation, Tony established and ran several businesses before embarking on a significant chapter of his career at American Expediting in 2009. His sharp intellect and dedication led to his advancement to the position of Regional Project Manager of the East Coast. Tony was a recognized expert in both the ever-evolving Information & Technology field and the complex world of Logistics. He was always eager to explore new technological advancements and find ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness within his role at American Expediting.
Tony will be deeply missed by his loving wife, E. Elan Celender (Gruver); his mother, Lillian Celender; his brother, Peter A. Celender; his sisters, Andrea Kramer and Annette Celender; and his stepson, Lester Pauling. He is also survived by several cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Celender, and his two step-children, Tammie Cherry and Aaron Pauling.
A memorial service to celebrate Tony's life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Boylan-Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home, located at 130 Wisconsin Ave, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066.
Memorial donations may be made in support of Tony's medical and memorial fund at the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/anthony-celenders-medical-memorial-funds?attribution_id=sl:9ec8e982-a6bc-46d7-b600-75771a3bf86d&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c-amp15_t3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link