Sally Ann Merle

Sally Ann Merle, age 81, of Pickerington, OH passed away October 17, 2025. She was born Jun 18, 1944 in Zanesville, OH to the late Andrew and Edith Gonda. She was a member of the American Legion Post #283. Sally loved playing the slot machines, scratch offs, mowing, gardening and most of all, spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Red" Merle. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Don) Driver; son, Scott Gray; grandchildren, Cass (Valene) Driver, Corbin Driver, Cole (Ashley) Driver, Logan (Erika) Gray and Dillon (Danie) Gray; great grandchildren, Reid, Rhett, Lola, Luke, Ben and Tristin; siblings, Bob (Kay) Gonda and Bill Gonda.

Family and friends may visit 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, October 21, at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. N. Pickerington, OH 43147. Burial to follow at Violet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Legion Post #283 or Mt. Carmel Hospice. Online condolences may be found at www.spencefuneralhome.com.