Mervin W. "Butch" Taylor

Mervin W. "Butch" Taylor, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Gail Stoltzfus, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Butch was the son of the late Ruth (Baker) and George Taylor.  He was employed by Trego Construction his entire life, retiring 23 years ago.

Butch was a life member and Past President of the Eastern Lancaster Rod and Gun Club, Life Member of West End Fire Co., a member of the Christiana American Legion, and a member of the American Legion in Saxton, PA.

He is survived by four children: Todd Taylor of Coatesville, Richard Taylor, husband of Jodi, of East Fallowfield, Eric Taylor, husband of Dana, of Parkesburg, and Meshelle Pinzon, wife of Gerson Morales Pinzon, of Elizabethtown; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and siblings, Barbara Wilson of Coatesville, Gloria Scott of Honey Brook, Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Thompson of Malvern, and Willis Taylor of Lancaster.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 19th at 11:30 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa., with a viewing from 10 to 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly asking donations be made to the funeral home to help offset the funeral expenses.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com