Richard W. Mervine, 65, of Frackville, passed away Friday evening November 11th 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 29th at 1:30 P.M. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.  Officiating will be David Borton, Chaplain, Hospice of Central PA.  Visit Fritzfuneralhome.com