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Elaine J. (Lorah) Merkel, 86, of Muhlenberg, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was the wife of the late Russel W. Merkel. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Ida (Hafer) Lorah. Elaine graduated from Exeter High School, class of 1957. She loved Disney,...
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