Celeste Ann Crickenberger, 87, of Dunkirk passed away March 25, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born December 31, 1927 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph and Celeste Ann (Re) Brunori. Celeste was raised in D.C. and attended public schools.

She married Robert E. "Bob" Crickenberger on July 10, 1948 and they were married for 66 years. They made their home in D.C. before moving to Maryland Park in 1953. They also lived in Hyattsville and Clinton before settling in Dunkirk in 1979.

Celeste was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, cooking, square dancing and bowling. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Celeste was preceded in death by her husband Robert Emil "Bob" Crickenberger, Sr.; sisters Sarah, Linda and Rosie and a brother Mario. She is survived by a son Robert E. Crickenberger, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Chesapeake Beach and a daughter Linda Ann Giles and her husband David of Prince Frederick.

She is also survived by grandchildren: Lorraine and Paul Crickenberger, Samantha Smouse, Jaime Abelitis, Melissa Giles, Megan Smith and Corrine Bisbee; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren and a sister Henrietta Trundle of Annapolis.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.