Merle Bainbridge

Merle Bainbridge

Merle Bainbridge Obituary

Published by Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home on Aug. 24, 2018.
Merle passed away in August 2018. Merle was a resident of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Merle was a 1978 graduate of Spring Ford High School where he played football and tennis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass on Thursday at 10:30am at the St. Dorothy's Parish 4910 Township Line Rd. Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9pm in the Ruffenach Funeral Home, 4900 Township Line Rd Drexel Hill and on Thursday from 9-10:15 am in the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Merle's memory for the education of his son, Matthew.

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