Frances M. “Cookie” Merryman, 66 of Philipsburg, passed away Dec. 5, 2011 at her residence.
Born September 18, 1945 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Nellie (Yokobosky) Mekis, who survives of Morrisdale, and the late George Mekis.
She is survived by children:
Lisa M. Bock and her husband Randy of Philipsburg
Thomas Merryman Jr. of Philipsburg
Joseph Timothy Merryman and his wife Kim of Osceola Mills
Barb Merryman Barton and her husband Brian of Philipsburg
John Anthony Merryman and paramour Shannon Smith of New Jersey
Siblings:
George Mekis and his wife Carol of Osceola Mills
John Mekis and his wife Maryann of Osceola Mills
Carol Jansen and her husband Bob of Michigan
Eileen Keller and her husband Barry of Kylertown
Grandchildren:
Marie, Natalia, Courtney, Montayna, Kriste, Kayla, Peyton, Mary, Timmy, Anthony, Tanner and Leanne
And great-grandchildren
Logan, Jack and Keera
She was preceded in death by her father.
She was a 1963 graduate of Philipsburg Osceola High School. She held a license in Real Estate Sales and was a Real Estate Agent for Realty World Reiter Agency since 1988. She was a Christian by faith.
She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She loved the library and was an avid reader.
Funeral Services will be held at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, on Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Jen Heikes officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Osceola Mills. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Dec. 9 from 4-6 p.m. Family and friends will be received at the home of Lisa and Randy Bock following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cookie’s memory may be made to the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.