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Arlene Merrick Obituary

Arlene Merrick, of Scotia, NY passed away on June 6, 2021. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha Stortecky. Mrs. Merrick was the widow of Joseph Merrick, who passed away 12-10-2000. Joseph was her best friend in life and the person that always gave her strength and courage. Mrs. Merrick taught on the high school and college level and spent many years in Social Services and Healthcare Administration. She won numerous awards for her services to the elderly population of Schenectady County. She was Schenectady County Volunteer of the Year in addition to being a counselor for Catholic Charities. Arlene was also an Ombudsman for the NYS Office of the Aging. She was on the board of the Scotia Glenville Senior Center and participated on many committees. She also enjoyed the Red Hats. Per her request there will be no funeral services and interment will take place at the Stortecky family plot at Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, NY. Online condolences www.glenvillefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jun. 15, 2021.

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Tina and Charles Travis

June 16, 2021

We met Arlene through a mutual friend, charlene Brothers. She was very active and enjoyed taking trips with Charlene and she loved going to Florida for the winters.She came to our house many times with Charlene and we would all have lunch together,good conversations,some laughs,and alot of love and hugs. When her brother,Fred,called Charlene,we were so heart broken . We will miss her,her smile and the good nature she had. We pray for her family and her friends.Rest in peace,Arlene.

Mark Blodgett

June 15, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patricia Biggica

June 15, 2021

Arlene belonged to the Scotia-Glenville Senior Center offering her time and talent as a board member, front desk volunteer and planning trips for the members. She will be missed by all who knew her at the Center and our condolences and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time. Rest in peace Arlene. Friends from the Scotia-Glenville Senior Center

Patti and John Alfano

June 15, 2021

Arlene was a friend and Sister in our Ripe Tomatoes Red Hat Group. My husband, John Alfano knew Arlene from Johnstown High School. We will miss her and pray that she is free of her many illnessses.

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