Gerald P. “Jerry” Roth, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Celina Manor. He was born on March 13, 1951, in Mercer County to the late Ralph and Ruth (Bergman) Roth.

Jerry is survived by his brother, Thomas Roth of Celina; his niece, Andrea (Erik) Seiser of Kettering; and his great-nephews, Nathan and Brady Seiser, also of Kettering.

He was a 1970 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Celina and went on to earn an associate degree in liberal arts from Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. Jerry dedicated many years of his working life to McKirnan Brothers in Celina and later worked as a cook at the Waffle House in Wapakoneta, where he was well known for his strong work ethic and friendly presence before retiring.

Jerry enjoyed reading, fishing, attending the annual Bigfoot Festival, and watching professional wrestling.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, Ohio 45828.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to care for Jerry and serve his family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ciscofuneralhome.com or on the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.