Mary Wardensky

1934-2020

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Mary Ann Wardensky, 85, Gerald, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Gerald.

She was born Nov. 18, 1934, to Henry and Nora (Brauks) Merk, in Gerald.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Frank Wardensky, Dec. 6, 1958, in West Virginia.

Mary Ann was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Gerald. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Nora; husband, Joseph; brother, Melbourne “Hammer” Merk and Ralph “Red” Merk; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Burns, in infancy.

She is survived by children, Karen Bouse and husband Mike of Sullivan, Timothy Wardensky and wife Nancee of New Haven and Carmen Angell and husband Dean of Gerald; sister, Margie Altemeyer of Owensville; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Her body was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Her cremains will be interred in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Gerald.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Gerald.