Faith Marcella Lancieri

With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of Faith Marcella Lancieri, whose gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering love touched countless lives.

Faith was born in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania in1937. As a young woman, she met the love of her life, Anthony Lancieri, while swimming in the Delaware River at a local park. Their chance meeting blossomed into a life filled with devotion, laughter, and family.

Together, Faith and Anthony built a beautiful life that included six children and two step children, their home was rooted in love, warmth, and togetherness. .

Faith was the very definition of gentle, kind, and loving. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The love she poured into her family was returned to her many times over, and she was treasured by all who knew her.

An exceptional cook, Faith expressed her love through food. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, and she delighted in preparing meals for family and friends. There was always an extra place at her table and always enough food for anyone who came to her home. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome and loved.

One of her most cherished traditions was gathering the girls of the family each Christmas to bake cookies together—a tradition filled with flour-dusted counters, laughter, and precious memories that will be carried on in her honor.

Faith loved life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed playing bingo, card games, and dancing. Her home was filled with laughter, conversation, and the comforting feeling that everyone belonged.

Faith was preceded in death by Her husband Anthony Lancieri Sr, Son Octavio Lancieri and Step Daughter Theresa Elias

She leaves behind a loving family, including Anthony Lancieri Jr., Louise Marshall ( Donald), Genevieve Howell ( Frankie), Marcella Hubbard, Mario Lancieri ( Kim ), Antionette Harpool ( Kent) along with countless relatives and friends whose lives were enriched by her kindness and love.

Though our hearts are broken by her loss, we are comforted by the memories she gave us: the smell of cookies baking at Christmas, the meals shared around her table, the joy of a card game, and the warmth of her embrace. Her legacy is one of unconditional love, generosity, and family. She taught us that the greatest gift we can give one another is simply to be there—with an open heart, an extra chair, and enough love to make everyone feel at home.

She was deeply loved, and will be deeply missed. Her love lives on in the family and friends she cherished and in the countless memories that will forever keep her close to our hearts