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Lillian A. Cekala
On Friday, April 17, 2020 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Joseph J. Cekala. Sister of Edward (Margaret) Stelmach and Joseph Stelmach. Lillian is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Lillian is predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Mary (nee Zuzel) Stelmach and her siblings Regina (Roy) Connerly, Mary Stelmach, Irene (Teddy) Abram, Anna Esther (Raymond) Szkutak and Anthony J. (Elsie) Stelmach. On behalf of her love for animals, memorial contributions may be made to Rock Creek Cats, P.O. Box 203, Garrett Park, MD 20896 or rockcreekcats.org. Service and Interment Private. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Marian Abram
April 20, 2025
Thinking of you today on Easter with all the family and now Uncle Joe Stelmach there too. Love, your first niece Marian
Marian Abram
April 20, 2024
Remembering you today. Your niece, Marian
April 27, 2020
Rest in peace dear sister. I will miss our Sunday phone calls.
Your brother,
Joseph Stelmach, Blasdell New York
N. S.
April 26, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Lillian Cekala. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Marian Abram
April 26, 2020
Aunt Lily,
You are at peace now and I pray you with are united with Joe, your mother and father, sisters and brothers and nephew. I asked Father Baker to be with you too.
Love, your neice Marian Abram
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