John Alden Merrick Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 14, 2023, at the age of 84, John Alden Merrick Jr. of New Kensington, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Alden Merrick Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John A. Sr. Merrick and Vivian Malcolmson Merrick; his wife Roberta Scholze Merrick; his granddaughters, Jami and Jennifer McKruit; and his aunt Judith Leiby.
He is survived by: his children, John A. Merrick III (Shannon), Cristen Speedy (Brian), Susan McKruit (Jason) and Robert Merrick (Valerie); his grandchildren, Nick Speedy (Tristen), Sara Speedy, Hannah Speedy, Samantha Geracia (Dede) of Tyler Merrick, AJ, Noah McKruit and Vivian Padron Merrick; his great grandchildren, Elijah McKruit and Ellis Speedy; his siblings, Stephanie Corley (Robert) and William Merrick; his uncle Bob Fisher; and his aunt Sebia Crum.
