Dianne Merchbaker
March 20, 1939 ~ September 15, 2016
Born in: Geneva, Pennsylvania
MEADVILLE - Dianne M. Merchbaker, 77, of Meadville, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. Dianne was born on March 20, 1939, daughter of the late Edward L., and Helen Hoadley. She married John Merchbaker on January 20, 1961, he preceded her in passing in 2009.
Dianne was an active member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, she was a member of the Parish Council, Altar Rosary Society, American Cancer Society, Grange events and Pymatuning Council of Republican Woman.
Survivors include her two daughters, Lynne M. Shiflett and her husband Terry of Brandon, FL; and Beth Merchbaker of Cochranton; one son, Doug Merchbaker and his wife Christine of Cochranton; two beloved grandsons, D.J. and Joshua Merchbaker both of Cochranton; her sister Joyce Ganster of FL; her brother Carl Hoadley and his wife Adele of South Carolina and five nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 19, 2016, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, with Father Jonathan Schmoldt officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2115 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Dianne's Book of Memories at www.warrenfh.com
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Doug, Chris, and family- Our condolences on the passing of your mother. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
To the family, Mrs Merchbaker was one of the finest teachers that I ever had at Randolph East Mead…..I just loved her….I am very sad that her wonderful skills weren’t addressed…..my prayers are with this beautiful angel
To the family of Dianne Merchbaker –
Our mother and Dianne were good friends for many years, they had some wonderful and fun times together. She will be missed by many. We are all very sorry for your loss.
The children of Betty E. Steiger
Doug, Chris, Beth, and Lyn,
My sympathy and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Your mom was a special friend to my mother . I remember your mom as my teacher( remember Beth) and also when I spent the nights she always made mush for breakfast. I never had it before. ( I think that is what it was called) . All my memories are happy ones of your mother. She was always happy and on the go.
Keep the memories close to you heart. Sincere sympathy , Pat
Lynn,Beth, and Doug, many many wonderful memories of Dianne, most especial over coffee those many years ago. Cincere sympathy. Chuck.
Lynne, Beth and Doug, my sincere, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mom. She was my fifth grade teacher, my substitute teacher and a very warm and genuine person that touched my life multiple times. Though I have not seen her in years, I will always have fond memories of her. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris
Teacher, trusted advisor, fellow catholic, friend
May you rest in peace
“Mrs. Merchbaker” was by far one of my favorite teachers. At St. Brigid’s school, she taught us so many life skills that I still remember to this day. To me, she was a “forward thinking” woman and I admired her so much. My deepest sympathy to Lynne, Beth and Doug. God bless you. Rose Rockafellow
Mrs. Merchbaker was our 4th and 5th grade teacher at St, Brigid’s. Of course Lynn was always in our class, so the Teacher, although she never showed any favoritism, was also always a Mom…to all of us.
She was a great teacher, keeping us on task with her sharp voice and penchant for organization, but she was always so human, and her sense of humor offered a welcome respite for her ‘kids.’
She taught us as students, but I think cared more about us as her kids.
Great and fond memories of a true classic. Her influence will be felt by all us, forever.
Thank you Mrs. Merchbaker for being you, and being here for us.