Robert Graham Mertz
North Huntingdon
Robert Graham Mertz, 80, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the AHN Forbes Health System. He was born October 4, 1943, in Greensburg, a son of the late Warren G. and Ruth Huhn Mertz.
Bob retired as a corporal from the Pennsylvania State Police Department and was a member of the Reclamation Church in Monroeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ella “Becky” Lewis.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Maryjane Lesnick Mertz; two children, Kimberly Mikolowsky (David) of Winter Garden, Fla., and Robert A. Mertz (Laurie) of Henderson, Tenn.; two stepchildren, Charles Gates (Pamela) of Harrison City, and Craig Gates (Tracy) of Eighty-Four; five grandchildren, Dr. Jessica Mikolowsky, Courtney Mikolowsky, Bobby Mertz, and Nolan Gates and Myria Gates; two sisters, Patricia Eberly (Gary) of Englewood, Fla., and Kathryn Grimm (Fred) of McClellandtown; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Robert from 2 to 5 p.m., the time of services, Thursday, January 25, with Pastor Jeremiah Canfield officiating, in the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin, 724 863-8900. The Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a service at 4:50 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Humane Society of Westmoreland County.
For condolences and / or directions, visit ottfuneralhome.com.