Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Wanda Bernholt
Wanda Bernholt, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 6, 1938, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Olan and Madonna (Garman) Stoner. On February 23, 1963, she married the love of her life, Charles Bernholt, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2012.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Tiffany (Ray) Loewe of Sarasota, Florida; her sons, Christopher Bernholt of Celina, and Terry (Lori) Bernholt of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Flora Stoner, Celina; eight cherished grandchildren; and eleven adored great-grandchildren.
She also preceded in death by a brother, Norman Stoner; and a sister, Mary Ann (Robert) Buschor of Celina.
A proud graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School, Class of 1956, Wanda dedicated many years of service working at the Celina Utilities Office and the Mercer County Auditor's Office, retiring in 1994.
Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was grounded in her faith and love for family. She will be remembered for her unwavering kindness, gentle spirit, and deep commitment to those she loved most.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Additional visitation will be held on Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Adam Berning officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the School Endowment Fund at Immaculate Conception Church.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Wanda and her family. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
