George W. Merrell
– November 10, 2010
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<p>George W. Merrell, 84, a long-time former resident of Williamsport, died November 10, 2010 in Sun City Center, Florida where he has lived in retirement for several years. He is survived by his wife Betty; sons Raymond, of Yakima, Washington, George, Jr of Tierra Verde, Florida, Charles, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; granddaughters Ashlee Dominguez of Croston, Maryland; Erin Kosteva of Reston, Virginia, Kathleen Merrell of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandsons George Merrell III of Tierra Verde, Florida, Jonathan, Gregory, and Justin all of Yakima, Washington, and great granddaughters Vanessa, and Lily of Croston, Maryland; and great grandson Maxwell of Reston, Virginia. <br />George graduated from Williamsport High School and Penn State University. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater. He was active in the Republican Party serving as Pennsylvania State President of the Young Republicans and National Vice President. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State football, and being with his children and grandchildren. He will forever be in our hearts and always in our memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.</p>
<p>George W. Merrell, 84, a long-time former resident of Williamsport, died November 10, 2010 in Sun City Center, Florida where he has lived in retirement for several years. He is survived by his wife Betty; sons Raymond, of Yakima, Washington, George, Jr of Tierra Verde, Florida, Charles, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; granddaughters Ashlee Dominguez of Croston, Maryland; Erin Kosteva of Reston, Virginia, Kathleen Merrell of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandsons George Merrell III of Tierra Verde, Florida, Jonathan, Gregory, and Justin all of Yakima, Washington, and great granddaughters Vanessa, and Lily of Croston, Maryland; and great grandson Maxwell of Reston, Virginia. <br />George graduated from Williamsport High School and Penn State University. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater. He was active in the Republican Party serving as Pennsylvania State President of the Young Republicans and National Vice President. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State football, and being with his children and grandchildren. He will forever be in our hearts and always in our memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.</p>