Joan Carol Cerulla

Joan Carol Cerulla, age 85, of White Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home above the diner, surrounded by her loving family. For 45 years, she was the devoted owner of the White Haven Diner.

Born on March 18, 1940, in Hazleton, Joan was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Ruth (Reed) Minnick. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Nicholas Cerulla; her brother, George F. Minnick; her sisters, Audrey Hill and Doris Reznick; and her grandsons, Herman A. Curry and Steven N. Curry.

Joan attended Weatherly schools and was a dedicated member of the Salem U.C.C. in Weatherly. Before the White Haven Diner, she and her husband, Nicholas, owned and operated the Madison Restaurant in Levittown. While running a diner was a significant commitment, Joan cherished her roles as a mother and grandmother. She instilled a strong work ethic and the value of kindness in her children and grandchildren, who often worked by her side in the diner from a young age. In her free time, Joan enjoyed trips to the casino, but she most treasured the time she spent with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Cerulla, with whom she resided; her son, David A. Cerulla; her sisters, Pattie Mehalick and Violet Gregory, and her husband John. Joan also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joan Saxon and her husband Damon, Tricia ( ), Nicholas Cerulla, and Jonathan Cerulla, as well as nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral service will be held on Monday November 17, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends and family may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

Private interment Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joan may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com