Wanda M. Mechling, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. She was born in Shinnston W.V. on December 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Horner) Wright.

Wanda has resided in Niles, OH for the last 15 years with her daughter Wendy.

Wanda loved her children and grandchildren immensely. She found relaxation in being outside; she loved sitting in the backyard and planting flowers. She loved animals, especially her best friend “Snugglebug”. Wanda loved to write, she waited for God to speak to her and when he did, she created masterpieces. Wanda was a woman of God; she loved going to Church and adored her Church Siblings.

Wanda leaves behind many who will miss her dearly including son Darrell Mechling; daughters Susan Wolf, Sarah Durst, Paula (Wayne) Taylor and Wendy Emmert; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; many friends and Church loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Mechling, granddaughter Melissa, great-granddaughter Kaylie and great-grandson Huxley.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11am with a Service to follow at 12pm at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Warren, OH. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna, OH at a later date.

Caring and Professional Services were entrusted to Selby Funeral Home.