Glen R. Mervine, 92, of Plane Street, Gordon, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at home with his family by his side.
Born in Gordon, July 16, 1930, he was a son of Guy and Myrtle (Miller) Mervine.
He attended Gordon schools and served in the Army during the Korean conflict, serving with the 1729th Company B of the engineering battalion in Germany. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he returned home to the love of his life, Betty (Lucas) Mervine. In January of 2022, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Glen was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion and AMVETS, Post 44, all of Gordon. He was affectionately known as "Pige" to his close friends and family, obtaining the nickname from raising pigeons. He retired from the Goulds Pump Co. of Ashland in 1995.
Never an idle man, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking and listening to music. Many Saturdays were spent "gallivanting" to yard sales, flea markets and stores, seeking out the best baked goods.
Glen enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He sought ways to entertain them such as road trips, building forts and playing "school," to name a few.
Preceding him in death were sisters, Mae Derrickson, Adda Balchin and Hazel Hubler; brothers, Earl Hubler, Claude Hubler, Raymond Hubler, Guy Mervine, Bruce Mervine, Paul Mervine, Franklin Mervine and Robert Mervine; and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Mervine and Nancy Higgins.
Glen will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Mervine; daughter, Sandra, wife of Norman Stitzer; grandchildren, Valerie, wife of George Dornsife, John Stitzer and Glen Stitzer; also great-grandchildren, Reese and Alise Dornsife, Joslin, Jadelin and Jolin Stitzer, all of Gordon.
Glen's family would like to thank the Geisinger at Home, and VNA of Northumberland County Hospice care teams for his care during his illness.
The family requests memorials in Glen's name be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 Biddle St., Gordon, PA 17936. As per Glen's wishes, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Republican & Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2022.
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Born in Gordon, July 16, 1930, he was a son of Guy and Myrtle (Miller) Mervine.
He attended Gordon schools and served in the Army during the Korean conflict, serving with the 1729th Company B of the engineering battalion in Germany. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he returned home to the love of his life, Betty (Lucas) Mervine. In January of 2022, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Glen was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion and AMVETS, Post 44, all of Gordon. He was affectionately known as "Pige" to his close friends and family, obtaining the nickname from raising pigeons. He retired from the Goulds Pump Co. of Ashland in 1995.
Never an idle man, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking and listening to music. Many Saturdays were spent "gallivanting" to yard sales, flea markets and stores, seeking out the best baked goods.
Glen enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He sought ways to entertain them such as road trips, building forts and playing "school," to name a few.
Preceding him in death were sisters, Mae Derrickson, Adda Balchin and Hazel Hubler; brothers, Earl Hubler, Claude Hubler, Raymond Hubler, Guy Mervine, Bruce Mervine, Paul Mervine, Franklin Mervine and Robert Mervine; and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Mervine and Nancy Higgins.
Glen will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Mervine; daughter, Sandra, wife of Norman Stitzer; grandchildren, Valerie, wife of George Dornsife, John Stitzer and Glen Stitzer; also great-grandchildren, Reese and Alise Dornsife, Joslin, Jadelin and Jolin Stitzer, all of Gordon.
Glen's family would like to thank the Geisinger at Home, and VNA of Northumberland County Hospice care teams for his care during his illness.
The family requests memorials in Glen's name be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 Biddle St., Gordon, PA 17936. As per Glen's wishes, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Republican & Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2022.
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Glen R. Mervine, 92, of Plane Street, Gordon, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at home with his family by his side.
Born in Gordon, July 16, 1930, he was a son of Guy and Myrtle (Miller) Mervine.
He attended Gordon schools and served in the Army during the Korean conflict, serving with the 1729th Company B of the engineering battalion in Germany. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he returned home to the love of his life, Betty (Lucas) Mervine. In January of 2022, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Glen was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion and AMVETS, Post 44, all of Gordon. He was affectionately known as "Pige" to his close friends and family, obtaining the nickname from raising pigeons. He retired from the Goulds Pump Co. of Ashland in 1995.
Never an idle man, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking and listening to music. Many Saturdays were spent "gallivanting" to yard sales, flea markets and stores, seeking out the best baked goods.
Glen enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He sought ways to entertain them such as road trips, building forts and playing "school," to name a few.
Preceding him in death were sisters, Mae Derrickson, Adda Balchin and Hazel Hubler; brothers, Earl Hubler, Claude Hubler, Raymond Hubler, Guy Mervine, Bruce Mervine, Paul Mervine, Franklin Mervine and Robert Mervine; and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Mervine and Nancy Higgins.
Glen will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Mervine; daughter, Sandra, wife of Norman Stitzer; grandchildren, Valerie, wife of George Dornsife, John Stitzer and Glen Stitzer; also great-grandchildren, Reese and Alise Dornsife, Joslin, Jadelin and Jolin Stitzer, all of Gordon.
Glen's family would like to thank the Geisinger at Home, and VNA of Northumberland County Hospice care teams for his care during his illness.
The family requests memorials in Glen's name be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 Biddle St., Gordon, PA 17936. As per Glen's wishes, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Republican & Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2022.
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Born in Gordon, July 16, 1930, he was a son of Guy and Myrtle (Miller) Mervine.
He attended Gordon schools and served in the Army during the Korean conflict, serving with the 1729th Company B of the engineering battalion in Germany. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he returned home to the love of his life, Betty (Lucas) Mervine. In January of 2022, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Glen was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion and AMVETS, Post 44, all of Gordon. He was affectionately known as "Pige" to his close friends and family, obtaining the nickname from raising pigeons. He retired from the Goulds Pump Co. of Ashland in 1995.
Never an idle man, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking and listening to music. Many Saturdays were spent "gallivanting" to yard sales, flea markets and stores, seeking out the best baked goods.
Glen enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He sought ways to entertain them such as road trips, building forts and playing "school," to name a few.
Preceding him in death were sisters, Mae Derrickson, Adda Balchin and Hazel Hubler; brothers, Earl Hubler, Claude Hubler, Raymond Hubler, Guy Mervine, Bruce Mervine, Paul Mervine, Franklin Mervine and Robert Mervine; and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Mervine and Nancy Higgins.
Glen will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Mervine; daughter, Sandra, wife of Norman Stitzer; grandchildren, Valerie, wife of George Dornsife, John Stitzer and Glen Stitzer; also great-grandchildren, Reese and Alise Dornsife, Joslin, Jadelin and Jolin Stitzer, all of Gordon.
Glen's family would like to thank the Geisinger at Home, and VNA of Northumberland County Hospice care teams for his care during his illness.
The family requests memorials in Glen's name be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 Biddle St., Gordon, PA 17936. As per Glen's wishes, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Republican & Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2022.
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