Ida Celenza Van Gilder Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ida Celenza Van Gilder of Stow, Ohio, who passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ida Celenza Van Gilder to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ida Celenza Van may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
A Mass was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (3179 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Funeral Luncheon Holy Family Catholic Church (3179 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224). A burial was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Tallmadge Cemetery (112 South Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278).
In lieu of flowers, feel free to plant flowers around your home next spring and think of Ida. (If you wish, fashion the flower bed in such a way as to make it nearly impossible to mow the grass, and think of her husband, Jim.). Donations can also be made to the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org*19hlhxi*_gcl_au*MTYyMjgyNjk4NC4xNzM2MjY4MzM3), P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, targeting colorectal cancer and research programs.
