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Mary Powell Obituary
She was born on June 8, 1956 in Paulding, OH to the late Mervin L. "Pete" and Doris (Reinhart) Mericle. On May 1, 2000, she married James Powell who survives.
Mary proudly served her country in the United States Army. She retired in 2009 from Speedway, Defiance, OH after 15 years of service. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Antwerp, OH.
In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by her siblings: Mike (Deb) Mericle, Paulding, OH; Pat Mericle, Markle, IN; Jerry (Marsha) Mericle, Mt. Dora, FL; Janice Kaylor, Hicksville, OH; Kathy (Greg) Adkins, Paulding, OH.
Mary is also preceded in death by her brother, Kristofer Mericle and sister, Ronni Mericle.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.
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Steve Gross
February 19, 2026
So sorry for your loss Jim, Mary was so young Steve gross
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