Judy Mericle was a Pandora-Gilboa HS graduate
Judith “Judy” D. Mericle, 71 died at 11:45 p.m. March 13, 2013. at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born July 6, 194,1 in Putnam County, Ohio to Grenfall and Geraldine “Jerry” (Stirn) Mericle. Her mother survives in Bluffton.
She was retired as a legal secretary for Mike Bender Attorney. She was a member of Pandora Missionary Church. She was a Pandora-Gilboa graduate.
Survivors also include two daughters Jolinda Dailey of Pandora, Robyn (Ted) Garrett of Naples, Fla.; five grandchildren Zachary Hendry, Kayln Trejo, Sabrina Garrett, Austin Dailey, Keaton Dailey; and three sisters Sondra (Renny) Edwards of Columbus Grove, Joan (Archie) Kistler and Beth Fuller of Huron, Ohio.
Her father, Grenfall Mericle preceded her in death.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Bob Wood officiating. Burial will be in Harman Cemetery near Gilboa. Friends and family may call Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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