Edith M. Merkle

Mrs. Merkle was an exceptional person who enjoyed life--she had a great sense of humor and was a very generous person. She looked like a sweet little old lady, but no one was going to get anything over on her... I knew Mrs. Merkle though my work as director of collections and exhibitions at the Allentown Art Museum--where I worked with her to choose American decorative arts as gifts in honor of her husband, Ralph. One of my favorite memories is carrying to her Pheobe apartment a cardboard...

Dear Family:
Prayers and condolences as we say good-bye to Edith. She was a wonderful lady!
Elaine Pacala and Nancy Pacala Scatton

My condolences to the family of Edith. I had the pleasure of working with her in therapy the time she broke her hip. She was a sweet intersting lady who I enjoyed very much spending time with every day. She will surely be missed.

My condolences to the family. Edith was a very gracious and interesting lady. She and Doc invited a friend of mine and I into their homes when we were just young college students because we shared an interest in the history of Allentown and also the collecting of antique postcards. We spent many fun hours conversing on these subjects. Rest in Peace Edith.