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Martin Merritt Obituary
Martin S. Merritt, 93, passed away March 12, 2009.
He was born November 8, 1915 in Butler, Pa. He served with the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant and graduated from Penn State University with a Masters Degree in Engineering. He lived in the Akron area since 1939 and retired from Babcock & Wilcox in 1980 with 41 years of service.
He was preceded in death by wife, Ruth, and daughters, Nancy M. Cole and Becky Jean Merritt. Martin is survived by daughter, Patricia Merritt Martin, and brother, Merce.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Rd., Uniontown with Fr. David Durkee as celebrant. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
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Jim Latronica
May 22, 2017
Dear Patti,
Some of the best times of my life were spent with your family. I had the opportunity to visit your dad before his passing. I was moved that he remembered me. You know how much I loved Becky, and now he is back together with her, your mom and Nancy. May our Lord remain with you always.
Debi Stevenhagen-Dickson
March 17, 2009
Patti...So very sorry to hear of your fathers passing...I remember him from my days of running around with Becky....I still miss her so much as I'm sure you do....know you're in my prayers at this time.....
Dave & Sue Harman
March 15, 2009
Dear family of Martin,
Martin was our backyard neighbor when we lived on Bolender and he was a fine man who will be forever in our hearts and memories. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Marilyn Malcosky
March 15, 2009
Dear Uncle Met,
I will miss you and all the love you showed me throughout your life. You are home now with our other family members who have passed. I love you.
Your neice,
Marilyn Malcosky
Norm Malcosky
March 14, 2009
Uncle Met,
May the Lord welcome you to your heavenly reward. You will be missed by all that knew you. I especially appreciated your technical skills and problem solving talents. God's speed.
Your Nephew
Norm and Jan Malcosky
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