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Obituary for Cecelia S. Caulfield
Cecelia S. Caulfield, 86, of Knoxville, MD and formerly of Pottsville passed away on Thursday, August 1st.
Born in Forestville on June 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Vladimir and Anna (Bobrick) Charowsky. During her high school years at Minersville High she enjoyed cheerleading and sang regularly on a local radio show. After graduation she trained then worked as a medical lab technician at the hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Cecelia married Paul James Caulfield of Pottsville in October of 1961.
Throughout her life Cecelia maintained a deep Catholic faith and generously supported many charities with financial and volunteer contributions. In midlife Cecelia became a successful certified massage therapist. Living near Harper's Ferry West Virginia, she developed a keen interest in studying Civil War history. Cecelia loved animals and was a "mom" to several rescue dogs and cats over the years.
In addition to her parents, Cecelia was preceded in death by Paul, her husband of 42 years as well as siblings Virginia Hoover and Walter Charowsky. She is survived by two daughters who loved her very much; Jacqueline Caulfield, RN, of British Columbia, Canada and Dr. Ann Caulfield, of Phoenixville, PA; two amazing grandchildren, John and Gwyneth and her first great grandchild expected in November; sister Patricia Sharockman, of VA and brothers, Myron (Minersville) and Charles (NC) Charowsky; ten nieces and nephews and Maggie her beloved 4-legged companion.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 9th, at 11 am at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Father Hubert officiating.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Cecelia's memory be sent to: St. Patrick R.C.C, Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, Pa 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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