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Ronald Merkley Obituary
Greece: Monday, October 13, 2008, at age 92. He is predeceased by his infant son, Donald Robert Merkley; and sister, Patricia Thomas. Survived by his devoted wife, Rita (Cashion) Merkley of 66 years; loving children, Maureen (the late Salvatore) Tantillo, Karl (Angela) Merkley, Steven Merkley and David Merkley; beloved grandchildren, Tracy (Donna) Merkley, Christopher Grecco, Robert Merkley and Eric (Danielle) Binn; and special great-grandchildren, Kayla, Maia, Natalie, Emma and Skylar; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Ronald was a Veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force and a retiree of Gannett Newspapers. The family wishes to thank the staff at Unity Hospital, 2300 Unit.
Friends may call Sunday, 1-4 PM at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Rd. Ronald's Funeral Service will be on MONDAY, 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or to the American Parkinson's Disease Assocation. For more information, or to sign Mr. Merkley's online guestbook please visit www.meesonfamily.com
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John & Barbara Ackroyd
October 17, 2008
Ronald you don't have to worry about the world anymore.Your stories and analagies will be missed.We are happy that we made your aquaintance and stayed in touch over the years.By the way just for a little laugh,Do they have coupons or discounts up there?Kind thoughts of you always. your former neighbors John & Barbara Ackroyd
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