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William Merry Obituary
Born Jan. 12, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Stanley H. and Elsie (Pyle) Merry. He was a 1959 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Nov. 21, 1997, in Limestone, N.Y., he married Marie V. (McManigle) Himes Merry, who preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2020.
Jay had been employed by the City of Bradford as a crane operator, then for the Bradford Area School District as a bus driver, at Bradford Forest Products and, prior to his retirement, a bus driver for ATA.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
Jay enjoyed fishing, hunting, telling stories and bowling, and once rolled a 300 game. He was also a member of the Keystone Guzzlers softball league.
Surviving are three daughters, Lois (Mike) Kervin of Bradford, Cindy (the late Tim) McGuire of Bradford and Lorrie (David) Shorts of Live Oak, Fla.; one son, Donald (Kathy) Himes of Bradford; 12 grandchildren, Michelle McFarland, Cheryl Allen, Jason Himes, Lisa (Marc) Stiles, Jennifer (Billy Shinners) Jordan, Robert (Angela) Shipman, Stacey (Carl) Nelson, Brent McGuire, Aaron McGuire, Alanna (Jeffery) Siverling, Ashley Anderson, Brandon (Harley) Anderson, Desiree (Doug) Peterson and David Shorts; 27 great-grandchildren, Mikayla McFarland, Logan McFarland, Ryan Vantassel, Katie Vantassel, Gavyn Larson, Michaella Deming, Marissa Deming, Miranda Deming, Kylie Stiles, Carrygan Jordan, Kelsey Jordan, Delaney Jordan, McKenna Shipman, Parker Shipman, Bella Shipman, Tasha Mangel, Victoria Nelson, Gabby Nelson, Chance McGuire, Katelynn McGuire, Lily McGuire, Logan Siverling, Kinleigh Siverling, Keion Hull, Kayla Hull, Janae Gray and Noah Gray; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Diane (Michael) Mitchell and Nancy (the late Bob) Ezzolo, all of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Jay was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Hume; and one sister, Brenda Sue Tertinek.
Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2, 2024) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 E. Main St., where funeral services will follow with Pastor Zoe Hatcher of Open Arms Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to LEEK, 494 PA 244, Oswayo PA 16915; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.
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October 2, 2024
Deepest of regrets in the loss of a long friend. So sorry we can´t be there but we are out of the area. Nancy and Diane and all are in our thoughts
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