Sister Mary Berding, RSM, Sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 76 years. Daughter of the late Bernard Berding and Cecelia Duwel Berding. Passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the age of 93. Preceded in death by Bernard and William Berding; Friends may call at the McAuley Convent, 1768 Cedar Ave., 45224, Thursday, December 3 from 3:00 p.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 6:15 p.m. Funeral procession will leave McAuley Convent on Friday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. for burial at St. Joseph (New) Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sisters of Mercy-South Central Community, Mission Advancement Department, 101 Mercy Dr., Belmont, NC, 28012.