Rae Ann Casterline, 76, of Exeter passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born in Exeter on March 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Anthony T. and Frances Menichini Cella.
She was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1966 and worked as office manager of the family trucking business.
Her greatest joy was being a Mom and Nonnie. She loved to cook for the people she loved and work in her yard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughters, Lisa, Rebecca and Jennifer Casterline and brother, Anthony C. Cella.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Ronald Casterline, son, Edward Casterline, Exeter, daughter, Renee Casterline (Emily Alt), Lehman; grandchildren, Ashley Parr (Justin), Exeter; Jessica Michaels (Marty), West Pittston; Ava Rae Alt, Lehman and Sammy Alt, Lehman; brother, James Cella (Cheryl) Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Joyce Boyer (Cleon), Wyoming; aunt, Ida Rossi, Jenkins Township; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5pm-7pm in Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10am in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. Private interment, St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.
Mrs C was one of the great ones that made this Earth a better place! So many fond memories of my college years going home with Renee include the best home cooked food, and enough for an entire basketball team, lots of laughter, a lot of tears when sweet Jenny passed, but most importantly lots of LOVE!!!!! Mrs C , I will forever cherish the moments we spent together!!!! Now may you rest peacefully with your sweet baby girls! Lots of love and comfort to the family!
Love Petey, aka Bronco Butt
Dear Ronnie, and the Casterline and Cella families, I was saddened to hear of Rae Ann's recent passing a few minutes ago. Loving memories of high school years and her devoted friendship to everyone she knew. While there are no words of comfort during this difficult time of loss, please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace. With friendship and love, Linda Maffei Luchetti, Rochester, NY
To the entire Casterline and Cella families, this breaks my heart. I can’t believe how suddenly this happened. I’m so grateful that I was able to see her so recently. She was such a sweet woman and I have wonderful memories of being in her company. God bless your beautiful Rae. May she Rest In Peace. 🙏🙏🙏💔
Nancy Manganello Faltyn
So sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was and is a great person! She will definitely be missed by many.
Stan Wycoski and family