Leona Cesari

Leona Cesari

1924 – 2026

It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. “Nana” was truly one of life’s real treasures, always willing to help anyone. Always a kind word for all around her.

Leona Cesari, age 102, passed away in Easton, PA on October 14, 2026.  She was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1924. She was a daughter of the late Liborio and Rose Montagna Indorato. Her husband, Santo S. Cesari, passed away in 1978. Leona was a graduate of Easton High School and worked for many years as a seamstress at A & H Sportswear, formerly in Easton.  She retired after many years. Leona was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Riegelsville, PA and was an active member of various senior citizen organizations throughout the Easton area. 

She is survived by her children, Carmen Cesari and his wife, Bobbi and Gracelyn Detrick and her husband John.  Surviving grandchildren are Scott Cesari, Staci Burgess and her husband Keith, Angel Gable and her husband Rich, Amy Fourney and her husband Matt, John Detrick Jr. and his wife Brittnay VanName. Leona‘s great grandchildren are Olivia Cesari, Gillian Cesari, Cory Burgess, Lina Burgess, Riley Gable, Liam Gable, Samantha Fourney, Matthew Fourney and Gavin Detrick. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband and parents, Leona was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Philip and Samuel Indorato and her sister Vita Torcivia. 

Leona’s family would like to thank everyone at Northampton Post Acute for all the kindness and care shown to Leona all the years that she was there. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Northampton Post Acute, 4100 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA  18045 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday October 21, 2026, at 11 am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 345 Elmwood Lane, Riegelsviile, PA. A viewing hour will be held from 10 am till the time of the Mass at the Church. Interment will be in St. Philip & St. James Cemetery in Greenwich Twp., NJ.

The Finegan Funeral Home, of Easton, PA, has been entrusted with the arrangements.