Linda Mertz Obituary
Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late David and Alice (Sandiford) Wilkie.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and the proud matriarch of her family. She was also actively involved at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Obelisk.
Surviving along with her husband are her sons Broc Mertz husband of Lauren Weaver and Eric Mertz; grandchildren Ciaran, Mari, Blaize, and Ava Mertz; brothers David and Gordon Wilkie; and sisters Marsha Montgomery and Betsey Kelly.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Wayne Wilkie.
Funeral services will be held Saturday October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3206 Big Rd., Zieglerville, PA 19492. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30-10:45 AM at the church.
The family welcomes flowers or donations to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3206 Big Rd., Zieglerville, PA 19492.
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Vicky (Hunsberger) Gaucker
October 25, 2025
Linda will always be remembered as a sweet and caring lady with a heart of gold.
She went through so much, yet
always had a smile and a kind word.
She served the Lord with joy and loved her family.
I will miss her.
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