Merle Wright Obituary
The memory of Merle Wright of Newport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Merle farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Merle is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy C. Wright and Minnie Wright (Henry); his wife Betsy Wright; and his brother Robert K. Wright. He is survived by: his children, Douglas M. Wright (Irene Wetzler) of Newport, Lora A Wright (Eric Overly) of Leesburg, OH and Amy Dressler (Thomas) of Liverpool; and his grandchildren, Kalei Kuehlewind and C. Brendon Osborne.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Newport Fire Co. 301 Mulberry St., Newport, PA 17074.
