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Mary Merrell Obituary
of Harpursville
Mary E. Merrell, 75, of Harpursville, died at 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher in 1971. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne M. Merrell and Todd L. Cortwright, Pt. Crane, five sons and daughters-in-law, Mark D. and Jean Merrell, Vestal, David P. Merrell, Hillcrest, Kevin W. and Patricia Merrell, Endicott, Allan and Ruthann Merrell, Windsor, John P. and Debra Merrell, Conklin; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosie and Dick Martin, Cary, N.C., Valerie and Frank Lagalente, Va., Kathleen and James Walsh, Harpursville; and also several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sanitaria Springs and was active in many church activities.
Funeral Services will be held at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home, 69-71 Maple Street, Harpursville, on Friday at 12:15 p.m. and at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Harpursville. The family will receive friends at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Merrell
Sue McNerney
August 23, 2008
Dave and family,
With deepest sympathy.
Mary Ellen Hawley
August 22, 2008
To the Merrell Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Mary for quite a lot of years. She was a good friend. You have our Sympathy.
Mary Ellen & Orvie
Josephine Hull
August 22, 2008
Your Mother was a friend I knew briefly, but she was a sweet person. I liked her a lot. I saw her in church and would speak to her. Iknow her sister Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mydeepest sympathy for you in your loss.
Barbara Wilcox
August 22, 2008
To: Mary's family:
I have only known your mother for a couple of years and she and I shared a lot. She always had time to talk and to listen. I wil miss our long talks. She loved her family!!
Peter & Mary Pat Freitag
August 22, 2008
Mark, Jeannie & Merrell Families,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers at this time of sadness & in our hearts always. May you find comfort in Jesus & in each other through all of your treasured memories of your Mom & grandma.
John Caffo
August 22, 2008
Dave, Please accept my sincere condolences
Dan Ritzman
August 21, 2008
To John,Sue,Kevin,Allen,David,Mark, and familes I would like to extend my deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mother.For many years I felt that I was a member of your family as the years go by we may not see each other as often but the memories of a true family will always be alive and last forever.
Theresa & Tom Ward
August 21, 2008
Dear cousins,
May the Lord be with you during this time, and the Holy Spirit give you His comfort and consolation. You'll be in our prayers, and I'm sad we can't be there in person. My godson is getting married this weekend. My love to all the family........
Jennifer Ferris
August 21, 2008
My thoughts are with you all.
Suzanne Merrell
August 21, 2008
My Mom was a strong and wonderful person Its going to be hard to be without her...she was and is my heart. I love you MOM.
Christine VanValkenburg
August 21, 2008
John & Deb and Family
Mark & Jean and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts.
Chris, Breanna, Khyrstal and Melanie
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