Michael J. Merva

Michael J. Merva, 83, of Cochranville, PA passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, PA.   Michael was the husband of the late Joan Mary Mountjoy Merva with whom he had shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Morrisdale, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Balough Merva.

Michael served honorably with the US Marine Corps receiving the Purple Heart for being wounded in action during the Korean War.

He was employed at Oscar Mayer in Philadelphia as a mechanic for 31 years.

He is survived by two sons, Harliquin RW Merva, husband of Misael Maldonado of New York City and Michael, husband of Jody Merva of Lancaster and two brothers; George Merva and Ed Merva.

Graveside Services, with military honors, will be held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11:00AM (which would have been the 89th birthday of his late wife)  at the Cochranville Methodist Cemetery, Cochranville, PA

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com