Merlene Setta

Merlene "Mer" Setta (Bifano) passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on January 20, 1936, in Carbondale, PA, to Frank and Agnes (McCabe) Bifano. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Bernard "Bernie" Setta, who passed away in 2009.
Mer was not only a devoted wife but also a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother "GG", leaving behind many cherished memories. Surviving her are her son and daughter-in-law, David and Peggy Setta of Clover, S.C., and her daughter, Beth Webber of Fort Mill, S.C. Mer is also survived by her grandchildren, Andrea and Eric Steiner, and Chris and Brittany Webber, along with great-grandchildren Cora Steiner, Camden Webber, and Bria Steiner. Preceding her in death are her younger brothers, Joseph and Frances Bifano, while surviving are her sisters-in-law, Karen Bifano and Susan Bifano.
A graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in Carbondale, PA, Merlene embarked on a career in retail, dedicating her efforts to Lee's and Ginny's in Endicott, NY. She was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of Christ the King and Saint Ambrose Church in Endicott. Mer found joy in card games, particularly bridge, playing in leagues with dear friends. She appreciated lively conversations during Friday happy hours, sipping wine with a generous glass of ice, and the pleasures of shopping. In her later years, she moved to Fort Mill, South Carolina, to be close to her family.
Merlene Setta will be laid to rest beside her husband at Riverhurst Cemetery in Endicott, NY. A gathering to celebrate her life will be hosted at the home of Andrea and Eric Steiner on January 14, 2024, from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina, a cause that held a special place in Mer's heart.