William L. Merryman, Jr.
Uniontown
William L. “Bill” Merryman, Jr., 91, of Uniontown, went to be with his Lord Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born May 12, 1935 in Isabella. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Preceding him in death were his parents, William, Sr. and Catherine Ainsley Merryman; his brother, Gens Merryman; sister-in-law, Janet Merryman; his nephew, Edward Fowler; and his loving wife of over 60 years, Jacqueline Marie DeCarlo Merryman.
He is survived by his daughters, Jayme Sucevic and husband Paul of Markleysburg, and Jill Newcomer and husband Jeff of Uniontown; his grandson, Thomas Sucevic (Angela) of Beaver Falls; his nephew, Skip Merryman of California; and niece, Michelle Merryman Bell of Texas.
Bill graduated from Uniontown High School in 1953, from California State College with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1961, and from West Virginia University with a Master of Arts Degree in Biology in 1969.
He began teaching in 1961 at North Union Junior High and was called to active duty in 1962 (Army).
After returning, he was hired at Uniontown Senior High School to teach biology in 1963 and advanced biology in 1965. He retired from teaching in 1993. He would always speak passionately about his years in teaching.
His non-work passions were skiing, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends. In retirement, he renewed his passion for drawing/painting and started to play golf-all until he was 90 years old.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he served for many years as an usher.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am. Saturday, October 31, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 71 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, with Pastor Kevin Anderson officiating. A gathering will follow the service.
Heartfelt thanks to Jennie’s Personal Care Home and Amedisys Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in memory of Bill, to Jennie’s Personal Care Home, 146 Hatfield Road, Smock, PA 15480.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to GATES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 136 N. Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown.