Cecelia Marie Kukuchka (Gross), age 68, passed away at home on March 21st following a recurrence of cancer.

Loving wife, mother, sister and friend, she is survived by her husband, Mark, her children: Melissa (and son-in-law Greg), Owen, stepson Robert, and grandchildren Milo and Stella; her sisters and brothers-in-law: Luray Gross and Paul Koehler, Christine and David Crooke, Amy and Lenard Kresge, and Annette and Daniel Crooke, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

The daughter of Rachel and Raymond Gross, Cecelia grew up on a busy dairy farm in Plumstead Township where she developed a fondness for animals, the outdoors, family outings and good-hearted mischief.

A graduate of Central Bucks West and Kutztown University, Ceil worked for Bucks County Bank, Central Bucks School District and as a caring and compassionate home-care assistant. In each capacity she was known for her wry wit and her generous spirit. Her passing is a great loss to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Relatives and friends are invited to her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 1 at Lenape Valley Church, 321 West Butler Ave. New Britain, PA, where the family will greet guests from10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ceil’s name may be made to: Peaceful Living, 569 Yoder Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 (https://peacefulliving.org/).