By Cisco Funeral Home
Publication Date: 2026-09-18 20:03:00
Mary Jo “Jo” Wilson, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 21, 1943, in Celina, to the late Kenny and Betty (Piper) Shaw. On October 29, 1965, Jo married Loran Wilson, and together they shared more than 60 years of marriage. He survives at their residence in Celina.
Jo is also survived by her daughter, Stacy (John) Strong of Cincinnati; her son, Kevin (Amy) Wilson of Celina; her grandchildren, Jordan (Kylie) Wilson and Brenna Wilson, all of Celina; her great-grandchildren, Grayson, Elliott, and Raelynn; a brother, Phil Piper of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Mary Piper of Gaylord, Michigan.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Piper, and sister-in-law, Connie Piper.
Jo was a 1961 graduate of Celina High School. She worked for many years at GTE in Celina and later continued her…
