John R. Merkel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John R. Merkel of Greece, New York, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John R. Merkel to show support.
Though John has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce; his children, David (Ellen), Daniel (Kim) and Rebecca Yonckheere (Michael); and his grandchildren, Christopher, Emily Merkel, Grant, Katherine, Alyssa, Reagan Merkel, Ella and Juliette Yonckheere.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. (1411 Vintage Ln, Rochester, NY 14626). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Church (1000 N Greece Rd, Rochester, NY 14626).
