Howard M. Merritt Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Howard M. Merritt of Barto, Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard M. Merritt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Annette Y. Merritt (Parsons); his parents, Howard Merritt and Elsie Merritt (Bachmann); and his siblings-in-law, Lindy, Wallace, Mike, Howie Parsons, Jack Leger, Madonna Leger, Minnie Parsons and Violet King.
He is survived by: his children, Howard Merritt (Celeste), Mike Merritt (Jennifer), Gene Merritt (Marianne) and Kendy Vernitsky (Jeff); his grandchildren, Rebecca Hudy (Zach), Summer Vernitsky, Michael, Brendan, Matthew, Deanna and Haylie Merritt; his great grandchildren, Oliver, Orion and Parker Hudy; his sister Betty Barker; his nephews, Andrew and Robert Barker; and his sisters-in-law, Shirley, Dola and Cecilia Parsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.
