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Obituary For Cecilia Inez Romain
Born August 1, 1956; transitioned to meet our Heavenly Father on January 12, 2026.
Cecilia began her life in a remarkable way—her mother went into labor mid-flight from Germany and Cecilia was delivered before landing at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, making Massachusetts her official birthplace. She grew up with her parents and baptismal records that reflected conflicting birth dates: her father insisted it was August 15, her baptismal record listed August 5, and her mother—who always remembered the day she gave birth—said it was August 1, 1956. Diplomatic as ever, Cecilia herself chose August 20, 1956. Finally, at the age of forty, she received her official birth certificate confirming her mother’s date was correct.
Cecilia dedicated her life to loving and serving the Lord, nurturing her family, and contributing to her community. Her work began with childcare services at the Jewish Community Center and later as owner and operator of a licensed daycare center, creating a safe and loving environment for local children. Her entrepreneurial spirit continued as she co-owned a custodial service company. Cecilia then shared her compassion through service to intellectually disabled adults via Goodwill and UCP. In later years, her warmth and love of cooking led her to lease kitchens at several local establishments, carrying forward the commitment and care that defined every chapter of her life.
Affectionately known as Cece, Cecilia Romain transitioned from this life on January 12, 2026, to her eternal home in heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor Romain, Sr. and Reba Gantz Romain and her brother, Neil Romain, Sr. She is survived by her spouse, Steven Wright; children, Dina Gonzalez (Tim), Steven Romain, Robert Oliver Jr., Kiki Oliver, Angelyta Perez and Deshawn Ramsey; siblings, Victor Romain, Jr. (Oniesha), Gladys Romain, Angela Roebuck (Ronald), Johanna Iftikhar, Martin Romain, Sr. (Joann), Mark Romain, Donald Romain, Vincent Romain, Elizabeth Romain and Cami Green; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews along with, cousins and friends. As well as her friends at the Dialysis Center that she affectionately called her “dialysis co-workers.”
Cecilia's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 in the Sanctuary of Crossroads Christian Ministries, 350 N. Harrisburg Street, Oberlin, PA and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceSending out my deepest condolences to all our family. - Dear Cousin - rest in peace. I will always cherish wonderful memories from our childhood and the time your "Uncle Win" & family spent in Pennsylvania.
Condolences to The family, Ms Cece Will be missed dearly, she was much appreciated for sharing her sister's knowledge With Me and moving forward With life from Bellevue Road she was a inspiration for us all on the Block along with her children, what a blessing, take care everyone Peace Erin, Amber, Dee, ANITA..
CE Jefferies McCloud I am praying with you all. Comfort and understanding that passes all understanding to you all from Jesus Christ. Amen
Sincerest condolences to my entire family. I love you and praying for you
To Johanna Angela,Mark,MrVictor My deepest sympathy goes out to you all . Cee Cee was always like a mother figure from the time I met her in elementary school .she had a way of just making you feel like you was family her kind hearted n warm spoken words . Once you met her you will never forget her.She will be greatly missed. Once she moved on a street Everyone knew Cee Cee . God Bless you all 🙏🏽💕
With loving memory from Ralph Brown From Detroit Michigan
Our sincere condolence and prayers to CeCe children and family. Our hearts are broken CeCe was the most loving, caring, joyful person to have as a friend and Bellvue Road commuinty family and all commuinties she resided in. God we thank you for sharing her with many CeCe awesome memories will always be in our hearts. Praying for strength and comfort for the family and friends. Jean, Gennette, Albert, Tracey, Dink, Kelvin, Ciyris, Chasity and Charshena.
I'm gonna miss you. I know God got you now. I was sad when I heard you passed away, but I'm glad I got to talk to you on FaceTime when you were in the hospital with that pretty smile I'm gonna miss staying by the door at the church waiting for your van to pull up at the front door so I can take you to your chairI'm going to miss you so much. I love you. God bless you too. We see each other in heaven thank you for everything. You always kept my spirit up. You never look at me different and I love you for that once again thank you so much and God bless you're a good friend. Shymar 💔🙏🙏🙏😇😇
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My condolences to my cousins. Rest well aunt Cee Cee. I will always cherish the memories from my childhood when my brother and I would spend the night at your house on Belleview Road.
My sincere condolences to the family. Cece and I have been friends for 40+ years there is so many memories we shared she will forever be in our hearts, my son was her God son .Love forever.
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