Obituary for John I. Merritt John I. Merritt, 71, of Greene Township, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born in Erie on November 18, 1947, a son of the late Fred and Abby Rockey Merritt. John served in the United States Army and then went on to work at Bucyrus Erie.
Prior to his retirement, he was a Field Service Representative with Hyundai Construction Equipment. He took pride in working on his home as well as helping others with any mechanical questions or repairs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Edward, and Joseph Merritt.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Lee Merritt; two sons, John Merritt and his wife, Kimberly, of Corry, and Jim Merritt of Millcreek; two grandchildren, John Merritt and his fiancé, Alexis, and Michael Merritt; one brother, James Merritt and his wife, Maggie, of Millcreek; one sister, Gail Merritt of Millcreek; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd. , on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service there at 7 p.m..
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To send flowers to the family of John I. Merritt, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
John I. Merritt November 18, 1947 – January 1, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for John I. Merritt John I. Merritt, 71, of Greene Township, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born in Erie on November 18, 1947, a son of the late Fred and Abby Rockey Merritt. John served in the United States Army and then went on to work at Bucyrus Erie.
Prior to his retirement, he was a Field Service Representative with Hyundai Construction Equipment. He took pride in working on his home as well as helping others with any mechanical questions or repairs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Edward, and Joseph Merritt.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Lee Merritt; two sons, John Merritt and his wife, Kimberly, of Corry, and Jim Merritt of Millcreek; two grandchildren, John Merritt and his fiancé, Alexis, and Michael Merritt; one brother, James Merritt and his wife, Maggie, of Millcreek; one sister, Gail Merritt of Millcreek; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd. , on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service there at 7 p.m..
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To send flowers to the family of John I. Merritt, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Visitation When Friday, January 4th, 2019 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Address 5000 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16504 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for John ‘s visitation Guaranteed delivery before John ‘s visitation begins Service Information When Friday, January 4th, 2019 7:00pm Location Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Address 5000 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16504 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Service Extra Info An “informal” service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Send Flowers for John ‘s Service Guaranteed delivery before John ‘s service begins Interment Information Interment Extra Info Burial will be private for the family. Send Flowers for John ‘s interment Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own. Place a Donation Subscribe to Updates Connect with families at their time of loss.
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