Carl Merrick Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Carl Merrick (West Chester, Pennsylvania) is shared. Carl, born on March 8, 1956, passed away on May 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Carl will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Carl by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Carl is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Carl’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Merrick and Alice Merrick. He is survived by: his wife Lori; his children, Michael and Jaclyn (Patrick); his granddaughter Julia; and his siblings, Lynne Ferral (George), John (Mona) and Rob (Joy). He is also survived by four nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Carl's long, courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, please consider making a donation to the Abramson Cancer Center (https://giving.apps.upenn.edu) to support his oncology and transplant teams' research at Penn Medicine.
