Richard William Mervine

Richard W. Mervine, 65, of Frackville, passed away Friday evening November 11^th 2016 at the Broad Mountain Nursing Center, Frackville.  Born in Ashland on December 31, 1950, he was the son of the late George and Edith Miller Mervine.  Richard was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1970.  He was of the Protestant faith.  Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era as a combat medic and marksman in Berlin, Germany, attaining the rank of Private First Class.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Marksman-M16 award.  Following his military service, Richard operated heavy equipment for area coal mines, most recently working for Gilberton Coal Company until his retirement.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #398, Frackville.  Preceding him in death in addition to his parents, were sisters Edith Harris and Mae Mervine, brothers George, Robert, and Henry Mervine, and nephew Mark Steward. 

Survivors:

Companion: Jean Zimerofsky, together 22 years

Niece:  Christine Sutton, and husband Jason, Frackville

Niece:  Kimberly Minnig, and husband Edward, Atlas

Niece:  Terri Puka, and husband Andy, Frackville

Nephew:  David Merwine, Pottsville

Nephew:  Henry Mervine, Jr., Schuylkill Haven

Nephew:  Robert Harris, Jr., and wife Julia, Gordon

Nephew:  Thomas Steward, and wife Jill, Frackville

Great Nieces and nephews

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service with military honors on Tuesday, November 29^th at 1:30 P.M. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.  Officiating will be David Borton, Chaplain, Hospice of Central PA.  Visit Fritzfuneralhome.com

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