Cecelia Marino, age 71 of Dayton, passed away January 7, 2015. She was born May 18, 1943 in Beckley, WV to the late Harry and Luemma Saunders. In addition to her parents, Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Marino; son, Harold Marino; sister, Frances Cohens; and brothers: James D. Saunders and Mark H. Saunders.

Cecelia is survived by her daughters: Sheila V. Ford and Linda (Keith Wright) Marino; grandchildren: Jasmine, Danielle, Erica, Davie, Janet and Janice; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Allen (Hattie) Saunders, Dreama Hunt, Emma Culpepper, Janice Saunders and Kenneth Saunders; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cecelia retired from Dayton Public Schools.

A funeral service will held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Word of God Church, 3001 Lakehurst Ct., Moraine, Ohio 45439, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 am. Burial to follow at Jeffersonview Cemetery. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd.