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Merle Rotherforth Obituary
New Port Richey, FL - Merle B. Rotherforth passed peacefully into our Makers arms on December 18, 2019. He was a native of Smithville Flats and relocated to New Port Richey, FL in 1989. He retired from Singer Link after 33 years of service. He is survived by his son, Darryl with his wife, Gail and his three grandchildren, Andrew, Brian and Emily; two brothers, David (married to Doris) living in Dandridge, TN and Bruce living in New Port Richey, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Nee-Baker), his son, Steven, his father, Emmett, and his mother, Florence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Geneganslet Fire Company at Genegantslet Fire Company, Inc. 5273 State HWY 41 PO Box 151 Smithville Flats NY 13841-0151 or HPH Hospice at HPH Hospice, 6801 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Genegantslet Fire Company in Smithville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com.
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Darryl
May 28, 2020
Celebration of Life for Merle Rotherforth at the Geneganslet Fire Company main house on 12 July 2020 at 13:00 (1 p.m.).
Darryl
April 8, 2020
The Celebration of life is moved due to the current pandemic and travel restrictions. I will post the new date here as well as the face book group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3297756520243568/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Thank you.
Darryl
Mary Thomas
April 8, 2020
Hi Darryl, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember your family well when we were growing up. I know he and my father kept in touch after he moved to Florida. We live on Hemlock Hill in Upper Lisle which connects from Route 26 to Round Pond Rd. in Smithville. Each time we go to Greene we pass by your old homestead. I hope you and your family are well during these crazy times.
Sincerely, Marywren Thomas
DeAnne Townsend
April 6, 2020
Bruce I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.
God bless and care for you and your family.
DeAnne Spears Townsend
April 1, 2020
Daryl & Family, Sorry to hear of Merle 's passing. I went to school with him at Canton and worked many years with him at Link. Know that he will be missed.
Terri Bickford
March 31, 2020
Hi Daryl - so sorry to hear about your Dad - I see your posts often in facebook and remember good times together in the Greene Youth Group. God bless you and your family at this unprecedented time of isolation compounded with sorrow and loss....
love and prayers, terri B.
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