Aloysius F. Merkel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Aloysius F. Merkel of Olyphant, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 25, 2022, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dolores Dixon; his parents, Joseph C. Merkel and Genevieve Weniger Merkel; and his siblings, Rev. Francis J. Merkel, John, Joseph, Carl Merkel, Elizabeth Merkel, Mary Kennedy, Sr., Margaret Rizzo and Frances of Sales, SCC..
He is survived by: his daughter Mary Merkel; and his sister Theresa Kocis. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family encourages those attending to wear a mask.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: St Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503 or Holy Cross Parish, 200 Delaware Avenue, Olyphant, PA, 18447.
