Neysa Arena-Stagliano, a resident of Levittown, regretfully lost her battle with stage 4 colon cancer on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at Chandler Hall. She was 32.

She was the wife of Ryan Stagliano; mother of Evan Ford and Ethan Zecker; and daughter of Nina Vache and Nicholas Arena. She is also survived by a sister, Lori; a brother, Dan; and her rescue dogs.

She was a dedicated committee member for Relay for Life and dedicated her time to fundraising for the cause. She was the recipient of the ACS Courage award.

Neysa was also passionate about dog rescue and Pit Bull equality.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to Neysa's Life Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beck Givnish of Levittown, 7400 New Falls Rd., where services will be at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

Neysa had requested that all wishing to celebrate her life be dressed in white or colorful clothing, as we are celebrating her legacy and not mourning her loss. Please bring photos and any other memories that you would like to share.

In lieu of flowers, Neysa has requested that you donate to her Relay for Life team (Neysa's Pacers), American Cancer Society c/o Evan Ford, 480 Norristown Rd., Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or The Breathing Room Foundation, 120 S. York Rd., Suite 7, Hatboro, PA 19040.

If you wish to share a memory of Neysa, visit the funeral home's web site below. Beck Givnish Funeral Home,