Marilyn L. Merling

Marilyn L. Merling, age 88, of Forward Twp., PA, passed away with family and caregivers by her side on April 26, 2024.
Born on February 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and Alexander Minda.

Beloved Wife of the late Clark A. Merling Jr. Loving mother of Clark Merling III, Kirk (Renee) Merling, Sherry (Neil) Traurig, and Kerry (Ken) Milcarzyk. Dear sister of Carol (the late Chook) Soltis, Gigi (Pete) Gialames; Cherished grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Marilyn graduated from Clairton High School in 1954, she considered her classmates brothers and sisters. In true Clairton Bear fashion, she helped organize many of the class reunions. Marilyn was very proud of her career in Real estate. She was very active, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, skiing, golfing, painting, running, yoga, tai chi, and fly-fishing. She loved outdoor adventure with travel and camping. She enjoyed watching nature, which included the birds. Her love for the animals, especially the family pet dogs, brought years of joy to her. Her ways were always confident and full of love, her kindness was effortless no matter who her paths crossed. She was an outstanding woman known for her beautiful smile, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

All services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, McMurray, PA. The family would also like to extend their gratitude to Commonwealth Hospice and Sunrise Personal Care Home.