Norman A. Merkin

Merkin, Norman A.Norman A. Merkin, 88, of Hellertown and Bradenton Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Bradenton. He was the companion of Janice Frederiksen, with whom he resided and the husband of the late Natalie (Levin) Merkin who died in 1990. Born in Easton, Pa. he was the son of the late, Harry and Rose (Goldstein) Merkin Blinderman. Norman graduated from Allentown High School in 1944. He served his country during World War II in the U. S Navy and later spent time in the Merchant Marine. He was an Assistant Manager with Sears Roebuck Co. Norman was a proud volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, accumulating in excess of 7000 hours. He was a member of Congregation Brith Sholom in Bethlehem. Norm was a member of the NE Wanderers and the Heights Athletic Associations, the American Legion and Elks Club. Survivors: in addition to his companion Jan, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa D. Merkin of California; a son, Dr. Bruce J. Merkin of Ohio; Jan's children, Vicki Swerdlik and her husband, Richard of NY; Greg Tax and his wife, Francine and Sara Taylor and her husband, Dennis all of Bethlehem; Jan's grandchildren, Paul and Olivia Taylor, Natasha and Clayton Tax, Chava, Tovah, Tamar, Binjamin, Shira and Esther Swerdlik; brother, Sanford Merkin and his wife, Jean of Boston, MA; sister, Hilda Gissoff of Allentown. Services: Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, May 8, in Congregation Brith Sholom, 1190 W. Macada Road, Bethlehem 18017. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com