Margaret Ann “Peg” Merrill, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living of Fremont. She was born March 5, 1932 in Fremont to Carroll and Marie (Kemp) Mayle. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
Peg married Kent E. Merrill on September 6, 1954 at St. Joseph Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2016. She was a homemaker and also worked as a Teller at Croghan Colonial Bank for several years. Peg was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family and was an avid Cleveland Indians Fan. Peg enjoyed going to the casino and spending time at the family cottage in Mayleville.
Peg is survived by her children, Linda (Chris) Carnicom, Chuck (Peggy) Merrill, Susan (Jim) Cherry, all of Fremont, OH, Richard (Laurie) Merrill, Fairfield, OH; siblings, Marian (Doyle) Kusmer, Fremont, OH, Carolyn Vacca, Pickerington, OH, Joan (Frank) Barr, Glen-Ellyn, IL, Delores (Wayne) Michael, Fremont, OH, Donald (Maureen) Mayle of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Rose Mayle, St. Joseph, MI and Sue Mayle, Fremont; grandchildren, Mike and Kurt Carnicom, Cheryl Lustig, Jessica Rice, Mehgan, Alex and Sean Merrill, Kari Brown, Joshua Cherry and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and step mother, Katherine (Novitski) Mayle; husband, Kent E. Merrill; brothers, Edward and William “Bill” Mayle, one infant brother; step siblings, JoAnn Hoffman and Donald Novitski and brother-in-law, Lou Vacca.
The family would like to thank the staff of Elmwood Assisted Living, Dorothy Kern ProMedica Cancer Center and Bridge Hospice for the care that Peg received.
Visitation: Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH with a vigil at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to mass at the church.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont
Memorials: Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools-Sacred Heart Campus
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Denny and Joan Reinbolt
February 20, 2019 at 8:54 pmSo sorry for ur loss! Prayers to u and ur family
Chuck and Arlene Lenhart
February 20, 2019 at 10:34 pmLinda, Chuck, Sue and Rich: Peg was a wonderfully funny and sweet lady, and I’m sure she”s in heaven playing some pretty good euchre games with Kent. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pat Kingsborough
February 20, 2019 at 10:52 pmSuch a kind woman. Our sympathy goes out to all. Happy she is resting now.
Kingsboroughs
Carrie Beier
February 21, 2019 at 12:19 amSo sorry to hear this sad news. Love and prayers to you all.
Joe and Carrie Beier
Alison Minnich
February 21, 2019 at 2:22 amWe had so many great memories playing cards and laughing over many years. My deepest sympathy to Peg’s family and especially her children. You will be deeply missed.
Alison & Steve Minnich
Chris Berger
February 21, 2019 at 3:47 amSo very sorry Sue. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Chris & Doug
Kathy & Ron Berger
February 21, 2019 at 12:30 pmSo sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Ziebold
February 21, 2019 at 12:48 pmTo our Peg’s family, may the peace of our Lord be on you all at the “promotion” of your loved one into her eternal home. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is what you embrace during this temporary separation, knowing that as we each pass from this life, our Living God restores our family on the other side of the veil, where we’ll once again rejoice over the family that God made us as we walked the earth. I’m certain my mom, Mary McCombs, was in Peg’s greeting committee when the angels escorted her into the Realms of Glory. Together forever with our loved ones in the presence of Jesus is something “I Can Only Imagine.” God bless you all, and may our Living God grant you the “peace that passes all understanding.” (In Jesus’ name)
Margot Hillenbrand
February 21, 2019 at 3:18 pmShe is touching the hand of God. My prayers go out to her family. May they stay strong through this painful time.
Elaine Schultz
February 21, 2019 at 5:39 pmSo very sorry for the family’s loss! I only knew of Mrs Merrill through the stories of her daughter-in-law, Laurie. She certainly sounded like a wonderful and fun woman!
Peace and prayers-
Anita Linder
February 21, 2019 at 8:01 pmPeg was a great lady with a wonderful family. I will miss spending time with her at the cottage. I know she is happy now with her husband. Condolences to the family. She is at peace and not hurting now.
Mary Freeman
February 22, 2019 at 4:07 amSending my condolences to the family. Sue and Jim my heartaches for your lost, keeping the family in my prayers❤️
Mary Freeman
February 22, 2019 at 4:13 amJim and Sue keeping you in my prayers during this time God give your strength through this lost.❤️
Steve and Jen Mayle
February 23, 2019 at 11:49 pmOur dear cousins Linda, Sue, Richie, and Chuck, and your spouces, children, and grandchildren. We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We are also sorry that we could not be with you through this. Our deepest sympathies. With love and condolences, Steve and Jen Mayle
John and Brenda Havens
February 26, 2019 at 2:32 pmThinking and praying for the Merrill Family. May you remember ALL of the great memories that you share with your loving Mom!