Charles Bunk Celesky, 74, of Oberlin, Ohio, died Sunday, October 4, 1998, in Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Celesky lived in the Oberlin area since 1990, coming from Brunswick, Ohio. Mr. Celesky was a machinist for North American Manufacturing Co. in Cuyahoga Heights for many years, retiring in 1987. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a member of American Legion 816 in Rices Landing and the Veterans of Foreign Wars 9520 in Brunswick. He also was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin. Mr. Celesky enjoyed gardening. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Celesky; a son, Lou Celesky of Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Annie Good of Oberlin; a brother, Ray Celesky of Arizona; and three grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Barbara Ehrman; two brothers, Cornelious Celesky and Pete Celesky; and a sister, Charlene Celesky. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, October 6, 1998Charles Bunk Celesky
Retired machinist and WWII veteran
He was born December 27, 1923, in Rices Landing, a son of Charles C. and Alvara Gwynn Celesky.