Bernie A. Stone, 71, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2012, at his residence.

He was born April 28, 1940, in Marion, to Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone. On May 15, 1961, he married Virginia Ramondelli, who survives.

Also surviving are two children, Bernie (Christy) Stone, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Richard Stone, Tampa, Fla.; two siblings Lloyd Stone, Pataskala, and Wanda (Glenn) Jarvis, Athens; and five grandchildren.

He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. He retired as a truck driver from Coffman Stone, Columbus.

Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jonathan Exman officiating.

Calling is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice.

Condolences may be left at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.