Madison, OH - Celeste Marie Pierce, age 95 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Born March 7, 1931 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Victor John and Margaret Helen (Koster) Monz, Sr.

A 1949 graduate of Parma Schaaf High School, Celeste worked as an Executive Secretary at Fasson. An avid golfer she volunteered for many years at the Madison Food Bank. An active member of Trinity Lutheran Church Celeste was the best Mom in the world.

She is survived by daughters, Christine (Christopher Hagan) Girton, Cheryl (Steve) Marsh, Julie (Larry Caldwell) Fako; son, Steven (Laurie) Girton; grandchildren, Lisa, Lauren, Kyle, Adam, Erin, Stephanie, Zachary, Matthew, Danielle, Brittany, Elizabeth, and Morgan; 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Pierce; son, Mark Girton; brothers, Victor and Tom Monz; and step mother Ruth Monz.

A Celebration of Celeste's Life will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Roman's IV Restaurant and Lounge, 1409 Hubbard Road in Madison. A Graveside Service will be held this summer at North Madison Cemetery with a gathering to follow. Online obituary may be found at www.behmfuneral.com