Margaret Ethel ( Kelly) Balesteri

Margaret Ethel (Kelly) Balesteri, 88, formerly of York, passed away on October 28, 2026.

She was the wife of the late Frank Anthony Balesteri, Jr., whom she was married to for 68 years.

Born December 1, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Gallagher) Kelly.

Margaret was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School, Class of 1954.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady Victory Roman Catholic Church in Tannersville, PA and also a longtime parishioner of St Paul's church in Greenville, Jersey City. At St. Paul's Parish, Margaret and her husband Frank made many lifelong friendships.

She worked for Provident Bank in Jersey City in the Savings and loan dept. for many years.

She was a strong-willed woman who cared dearly for her family. She was an excellent cook and taught her sons how to manage a household. Margaret loved film and music. She could be heard in the kitchen singing along to her favorite songs.

She is survived by her two sons: Christopher "Chris" Balesteri and his wife Christine and Scott Balesteri; two grandsons Frank Balesteri (Alexandra) and Daniel Balesteri and a great granddaughter due in January and sister Pat Campbell (Andrew). She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, son Frank Balesteri in Nov. 2001, sister Alice Hourican, brother Daniel Kelly, and sister Maryann Trzeciakiewicz. Margaret is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who have all spent many holidays and family events with her through the years.

A Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family, at Laurelwood Cemetery; 901 Bryant St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., New Freedom, PA is assisting the family with services.

Memorial contributions in honor and memory of Margaret, donations may be made to: In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.