Russell P. Mertz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell P. Mertz of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 11, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Byron M. Sr. Mertz and Laura M. Dailey Mertz; and his siblings, Cleo Mertz, Ruth Snyder, Lucille Dimmick, Rachel Raker, Margery Stametz, Byron Jr., Joseph and Jack Mertz.
He is survived by: his wife Dolores D. Latsha; his children, Philip Mertz of Lancaster, Matthew Mertz of Catawissa, Gwendolyn Mertz of Lancaster and Mindy (Michael Higgins) of Mars, PA; his grandchildren, Philip (Jamie Mertz) of Howard, John (Shanna Mertz) of Ephrata, Angela (Matthew McCabe) of Stevensville, MT, Ellen Mertz of Danville and Joseph Mertz of Wattsburg; his great grandchildren, Lucas, Sabian, Coraline, Miranda, Oliver and Otto; and his siblings, Kenneth (Joann Mertz) of Coal Township, Thomas Mertz of Danville, Frances Weaver of Shamokin and Lois Walburn of La Mesa, CA. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, 140 S. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.
