Homer Merwin
Homer Dean Merwin, 89, of Terwilliger Road, Parker, Perryville, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 12, 2022, at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Homer was born Feb. 15, 1932, in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of the late Richard and Lida Lepley Merwin.
He was a 1950 graduate of Parker High School.He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, and retired from Glass Containers in Parker.Homer enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and being out in the woods. He was an avid Penguins and Steelers fan. Homer most especially enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Marshall Merwin, whom he married in Parker on June 16, 1956. Mrs. Merwin passed away on Oct. 27, 1991.Homer is survived by three children, Fred Knappenberger and his wife, Chantel, of Saxonburg, Diane Whitehill and her husband, Dave, of Emlenton, and Richard Merwin of Parker; six grandchildren, Timothy Knappenberger and his wife, Lisa, of Sarver, Danielle Ball and her husband, Darren, of Mars, Stacey Fox and her husband, Raymond, Lida Jenkins and her husband, Bill, Richard Merwin Jr. and his wife, Crystal, and Randy Merwin, all of Emlenton; 13 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Lucy, Celia, Allie, Elizabeth, Gabby, Katie, Emma, Aidan, Evann, Maverick, Kaylie and Tanner; three sisters-in-law, Gloria Merwin, Nancy Marshall and Judy Shoup and her husband, Ronald; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to his parents and wife, Homer was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and John Merwin; a sister, Wilda Steele; and a great-granddaughter, Rose.MERWIN — Friends of Homer Dean Merwin, who died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton.A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Dan Myers, a retired United Methodist pastor, officiating.Military honors will be accorded Friday at the funeral home by V.E.T.S. Honor Guard of Franklin.Interment will be in Perryville Cemetery, Parker.Memorial contributions in Mr. Merwin's name may be made to Emlenton Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 346, Emlenton, PA 16373.To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
