Barbara Merges Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 24, 2025, at the age of 85, Barbara Merges (Rensselaer, New York), born in Jersey City, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marie C. Parker and Robert Ryan; her husband Richard "Dick"; and her daughter Mary Kay. She is survived by: her stepfather Clifford Parker; her children, Michael Merges (Laurie) of Rensselaer, NY, Eileen Merges (Nathan Napper) of Edgewater, MD, David Merges (Julie) of Farmington, NY and Elizabeth Carlin (Chris) of Rensselaer, NY.; her grandchildren, Nicole Tegas (Andrew), Alexandra Krein (Michael), Quinn, Peter (Nea Bergendahl), William (Grace Dertinger), Henry Merges, Kayla Kern (Nicholas), Joshua, Jonathan (Hannah Rogers), Catherine (Naomi Smith), Frankie and Lilly Carlin; her great grandchildren, Natalie and Paul Krein; and her grandchildren, France and England. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Bridges for Brain Injury Program, 5760 Duke of Gloucester Way, Farmington, NY 14425.
