Cecelia E "Cel" Merkel's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Hyndman, Pennsylvania

Cecelia E "Cel" Merkel

April 28, 1945 - October 19, 2025 (80 years old)

Hyndman, Pennsylvania

Cecelia E "Cel" Merkel's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Hyndman, Pennsylvania

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Harvey H Zeigler Funeral Home

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Cecelia E "Cel" Merkel

April 28, 1945 - October 19, 2025 (80 years old)

Hyndman, Pennsylvania

Cecelia E Merkel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cecelia E Merkel (Hyndman, Pennsylvania), who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Cecelia E Merkel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin Leydig and Wilda Leydig; her son Eric Merkel; her brothers, Newton Huffman and Edgar "Bus" Leydig; her brother-in-law Kenneth Merkel; her nephew Roger Clarr; her brother-in-law Terry Merkel; and her husband Darris G. Merkel.

She is survived by: her sons, David (Adele), James (Wendy) and Todd (Terri); her lifelong love Butch; and her pet Buddy Boy. She is also survived by 3 sisters, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Glad Tidings Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harvey H Zeigler Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 08

Memorial service

1:00 PM

Glad Tidings Church

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