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Stephen Locke Merrill

1955 - 2016

Stephen Locke Merrill obituary, 1955-2016, Trenton, NJ

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

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Peppler Funeral Home - Allentown

114 South Main Street

Allentown, New Jersey

Stephen Merrill Obituary

Stephen Locke Merrill TRENTON - Stephen Locke Merrill, 60, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Hingham, MA, he was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire; he moved to New Egypt where he resided for many years before moving to Trenton. Stephen was a supporter of the Arts in Trenton and was a member of a local photography group. Stephen loved the outdoors, was an avid windsurfer and enjoyed running and kayaking. Son of the late Robert Merrill and brother of the late Bobby Merrill, Stephen is survived by his three daughters, Stephenie Moschera, Hannah Merrill and Olivia Merrill; his granddaughter, Harlow Moschera; his mother, Nancy Merrill; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Sophie Merrill; his daughters’ mother, Sara Merrill as well as many nieces and nephews. A visitation with the family will be held Saturday, September 3rd from 3 to 5 p at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown, NJ 08501. Please no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Health Development Office, FBO Trauma ICU, 2 Capital Way Suite 361, Pennington, NJ 08534.
Published by The Trentonian from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2016.

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Frank and Christina Sasso

August 28, 2023

My wife and I lived a few doors away from Steve in Trenton, NJ. I would always know when Steve was outside because the odor of his cheap vanilla wood-tipped cigars would tell me. As much as I tried to school him in the subtlety and nuance of chooosing fine tobacco, he would just stare at me in confusion (and defiance) of my attempts at guidance. My wife loved the smell of his cigars, not so much the smell itself, but the reminder that Stave is outside. That' meant that everything was OK. I miss that horrible oder. We miss Steve.

Sandy Azaroff

August 28, 2020

Dear Stephenie, Hanna, and Olivia,
I am a dear friend of Sherri Savran and met your father through Sherri. He was a very special person, and I still think of him often. His wit, sense of humor, and kindness are what he miss most.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Azaroff

Paul Marzan

September 3, 2016

What a super guy Steve was/is. As his landlord, we became friends very easily--he was also the all-time best tenant. His humor, straight forward style, and bubbly personality will be sorely missed. RIP my friend.

September 1, 2016

I met your dad through Sherri and Alex, and I considered Steve a new friend of mine. He was so entertaining with his wonderful sense of humor and his positive outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy Azaroff

Sherri and Alex Savran

September 1, 2016

We miss him so very much! He added such light, laughter and wonderful memories to our lives. May your wonderful memories
sustain you.

Debra Foca

August 31, 2016

Condolences to the entire family and to the many friends whose lives he touched

Frank Sasso

August 30, 2016

Steve will be greatly missed.

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