Obituary: Alverna M. Merkel (June 14, 1918 - August 22, 2006)

Mrs. Alverna Mae (Weicker) Merkel, age 88, of Pottsville, Pa., formerly of Coaldale and Walker Twp., died Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at HCR Manor Care of Pottsville in Pottsville, Pa.

A Blythe Twp. High School Graduate, Alverna worked as a Cutter for the former Bubels Factory, Tamaqua, Pa. Alverna worshiped at the Emanuel Evangelical Church.

Born in Tuscarora, Pa she was the daughter of the late Charles Weicker and the late Edith (Blew) Weicker.

Preceded in death by her Husband Charles S. Merkel Oct. 10, 2005, Son Curtis R. Merkel Sept. 15, 2004, Daughter Ruthann Harahus Oct. 15, 2004, Sisters Madelyne Cahill and Doris DeAngelo.

Alverna has been cared for by her daughter-in-law Myrtle E. Merkel of Andreas, Pa. and Son-in-law Peter Harahus of Weatherly, Pa.

Four Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren Survive their Granny.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..

Funeral Services will be held Thur. August 24, 2006 at 11 o'clock AM from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc.

Calling from 9:30 Am until time of Services.

Interment will be at Zion U.C.C. Cemtery Lewistown Valley in Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials maybe made to a charity of ones choice.

Online registry and condolences maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com