Florence E. Merritt

Florence Edna Merritt, 97 of Georgetown, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Hoffman. Beloved wife of the late Robert Merritt; loving mother of Linda (Ray) Terpack, Susan (Joe) Hric, Nancy (Michael) Rettinger, the late Eileen (Tom) Gerger, Sally (Bill) Logue, Jill (Mike) Camino, Robert (Deb) Merritt, Jan (Daniel) Frederick, and Becky (Jeff) Acock.

Sister of Robert Hoffman, and the late Marie Sabatucci, Ed Hoffman, Richard Hoffman, Jean Palermo, Jerry Hoffman, Judy Tillilie.  and Ron Hoffman. She is survived by 40 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Flo was a great teacher for her family. Her faith in God and family values were most important to her; and she passed these and many life skills onto her children. She enjoyed baking and cooking. She was talented in needlework and quilting. Flo was very artistic in many ways from cake decorating to flower arrangements. She liked and did a great job at hosting get togethers. Flo was a terrific dancer and taught her husband Bob that skill too. Oh, what a great couple they made on and off the dance floor!  Bob and her family were her life.  She was a natural at being wife, mum and homemaker.

Friends will be received on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 12-3 pm and 5-8 pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church 1016 Ridge Ave., New Cumberland, WV 26047. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Burgettstown, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Ministries 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.