Mrs. Celia Finestone was a long time resident of Wellsboro. She lived in the community from 1989 until her passing at the age of 85 in 2020. She was a nurse for 62 years, and liked to say, "music is a kind of healing medicine for the soul. Her hands brought more than 2,000 babies to life ,in addition to her own 5 children.  She was proud of having given assistance to this life-affirming process.

Celia was also an accomplished musician. She mastered many instruments among them the piano, organ, cello and harp. Learning to play the harp was a cherished ambition she pursued after her retirement. In the process, Celia discovered wonderful musicians who not only guided her through awkward learning stages, but who became her dear friends. 

She was happiest when making music with others or when contributing to the development of a loving musical foundation in children. She also frequently gave solace to others  while playing soothing harp music to hospital patients or to those grieving a loved one.