1921
Diamond
2008
Diamond M. Merkel
October 11, 1921 — October 11, 2008
Mr. Diamond M. Merkel, age 87, of 3431 Catawissa Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 3431 Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., the home of his companion Mrs. Phyllis Middlecamp.
Diamond was a member of the Zion's Church of Lewistown Valley. He belonged to the New England Valley Fire Comapany and served in WWII in the United States Navy.
Having worked for the #10 Colliery of Coaldale, Pa., he then drove truck for many years, until retiring from Pennsylvania Steel Foundry and Machine Shop in Hamburg, Pa.
He was the son of the late Daniel and Cora (Hess) Merkel.
Preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Arlene (Hayes) Merkel in 1983;
He is survived by.
Three Daughters,
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Merkel) Chandler of Slatington, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Merkel) Pauley wife of David of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mrs. Judy A. (Merkel) Moyer wife of Larry of Tamaqua, Pa.
One Brother,
Mr. Nevin Merkel of Newkirk, Pa.
Seven grandchildren;
Alson preceded in death by a brother, Charles Merkel; sisters Mrs. Stella Heim, and Mrs. Verna Nester
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Rte.#309 New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, October 16, 2008 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, October 17, 2008.
Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM form the funeral home, Rev. Sunny Stock officiating.
Interment will be at Zion's Church Cemetery of Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in his memory to Zion's Church 489 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Diamond was a member of the Zion's Church of Lewistown Valley. He belonged to the New England Valley Fire Comapany and served in WWII in the United States Navy.
Having worked for the #10 Colliery of Coaldale, Pa., he then drove truck for many years, until retiring from Pennsylvania Steel Foundry and Machine Shop in Hamburg, Pa.
He was the son of the late Daniel and Cora (Hess) Merkel.
Preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Arlene (Hayes) Merkel in 1983;
He is survived by.
Three Daughters,
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Merkel) Chandler of Slatington, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Merkel) Pauley wife of David of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mrs. Judy A. (Merkel) Moyer wife of Larry of Tamaqua, Pa.
One Brother,
Mr. Nevin Merkel of Newkirk, Pa.
Seven grandchildren;
Alson preceded in death by a brother, Charles Merkel; sisters Mrs. Stella Heim, and Mrs. Verna Nester
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Rte.#309 New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, October 16, 2008 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, October 17, 2008.
Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM form the funeral home, Rev. Sunny Stock officiating.
Interment will be at Zion's Church Cemetery of Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in his memory to Zion's Church 489 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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