Velma R. Merrick

August 25, 1924 - August 13, 2020

Velma R. Merrick, 95, of Montoursville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Center of Montoursville. Velma was born Aug. 25, 1924 in Mechanicsburg, and was the daughter of the late Harold Merle and Mazie Dorthea (Cupples) Rambo. She married Joseph J. Merrick with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Velma graduated from Coalport/Irvona High School in 1942. For 30 years she worked for Warshaw and Sons and later for the Bank of Central Pennsylvania. She was a longtime member of the Pennsdale United Methodist Church. She loved camping and traveling with her family. She is survived by two sons, David A. (Nancy) Merrick of Muncy, and Joseph D. (Patricia) Merrick of Pennsdale; a sister, Ruth Brown of Willits, Calif.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-granddaughters; and by two sisters-in-law, Patricia J. Rambo of Williamsport, and Morna Rambo of Oklahoma City. Velma was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Merrick on June 21, 2003; three brothers and two sisters. Due to the COVID-19 virus, a graveside service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy, with family friend, Pastor Curtis R. Lauchle officiating. In Velma's memory, contributions may be made to Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church, 658 Village Road, Pennsdale, PA 17756. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.