Judith Merkel Obituary
Predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Merkel. Brother, Paul (Jannelle) Ochs. Parents, Julia and Charles Orrin Ochs.
Survived by her brother Orrin Ochs (Anne); her children, David Merkel, Kevin Merkel, Tracy Martin, Karen (Anthony Jr.) Panella.; Grandchildren, Justin, Kevin, Meagan, Shannon, Scott, Miranda, Dathan Jimmy, Saveria, Antonia, Anthony III. Great grandchildren; Jack, Liam and Kira, with another on the way.
Mom passed peacefully while sleeping. For the first time in years, she was not interrupted by the late-night potty breaks. Mom will no longer have to suffer through tv commercials, LOL. Obviously, she had a terrific sense of humor and loved to laugh. She was beloved by everyone who met her. She loved and adored her children and grandchildren. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her family. Most of all, she loved and missed her husband and wanted nothing more than to see him and be with him again, in eternity. And of course, have more laughs.
We all love you, mom and will miss you terribly.
The family will receive friends for her mass of Christian burial 10am Friday October 17, 2025 at St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 55 Martha St, Spencerport, NY 14559. Interment St. Pius X Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers friends may make contributions to St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in her memory.
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