Gail Janis Merchant Obituary

We bid farewell to Gail Janis Merchant of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Gail touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gail Janis Merchant to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Armour McDonald and Alice McDonald (Mason); her daughter Rebecca Lenz; and her grandson Jason Merchant. She is survived by: her husband Richard D. "Dick" Merchant; her children, Christopher Merchant (Kristine) of Elizabethtown, Daniel Merchant (Karen) of Palmyra, Vicki Haake (Harlan "Buzz") of Palmyra and Tanya Merchant of Mt. Wolfe; her son-in-law Daniel Lenz; and her brother Keith McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 37 E Main St, Mount Joy, PA 17552.