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Official Obituary of

Mary Merz

September 11, 1914 ~ July 2, 2009 (age 94) 94 Years Old

Mary Merz Obituary

Mary Merz, age 94, of Manchester Township, N.J., died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Essex Park Skilled Care and Rehab Center in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Mary was active in politics and ran for town council in Westfield. Family and friends admired her love for nature, her vigor, and her zeal for chocolate.
A loving mother, Mary will be remembered for her gentleness. She is survived by her children; Diane Serbe-Viola, Gregory Serbe, Deborah Farrell, and Donna Davis, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 South Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park. Relatives and friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Mary's memory to the Deborah Heart & Lung Center (www.deborahfoundation.org)

Funeral Service

Tuesday July 7, 2009 , 8:00 p.m. at Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home

Calling Hours

Tuesday July 7, 2009 , 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home








Facts Born: September 11, 1914
Place of Birth: Newark, N.J.
Death: July 2, 2009
Place of Death: Beverly, Massachusetts
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Nature
Organizations: Deborah Heart & Lung Center
Survived By Diane Serbe-Viola, Daughter
Gregory Serbe, Son
Deborah Farrell, Daughter
Donna Davis, Daughter
Eight Grandchildren Four Great-Grandchildren


Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
Deborah Heart & Lung Center

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