Marcella Elizabeth Bernethy, Gardiner, Montana; formerly of Saginaw, Michigan. Loving mother and grandmother passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. Age 96 years. Daughter of the late Julian and Elizabeth (Kretz) Liskow, Marcella was born August 27, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended S.S. Peter and Paul School where she graduated in June of 1942. Ironically and of historical interest, the night of her graduation was the first scheduled black out for the city of Saginaw as preparation for war as the U.S. became more engaged in WWII. On September 21, 1946, Marcella married the love of her life, William Bernethy, and the shared 50 years of laughter and happiness while raising five children. Marcella’s life revolved around family, friendship and her Catholic faith. These relationships were the very core of her existence and her greatest joy was providing food for family, celebrations and events.