Merle Ickes

ICKES – Merle R., 86, Richland, passed away Nov. 6, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 7, 1921, in Adams Township, son of the late Stanley W. and Hilda (Lenz) Ickes. Preceded in death by grandson, Brian Ickes; sister, Violet Thomas; and brother, Leroy Bloom. Survived by wife, the former Anne (Guier), with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage, and she resides in Arbutus Park Manor; children, Leigh, married to Dean Berghane, Tampa, Fla., and Mark, married to the former Debby Lydic, Greensburg; grandchildren, Scott Berghane, Denver, Colo., and Steven, and wife, Wendy Berghane, Lake Mary, Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Abby Berghane. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews through marriage. Member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where he was a long standing member. Past member of BPOE, Johnstown. He had 33 years of service at WJAC Radio in advertising sales. He was a World War II Army Air Cops veteran and a member of the 76 Troop Carrier Squadron. Friends received from 9 until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, the Rev. Ronald Reed. Inurnment, Richland Mausoleum. Military rites by Menoher Post 155. In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to Arbutus ParkManor.