Franklin Merola Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Franklin Merola of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alexander Merola and Anna Merola; his wife June A. Merola; his siblings, Joseph (Rita), Beatrice Haynal (John), William (Peggy), James (Barbara) and Alexander (Dot); and his nephew James Haynal.

He is survived by: his daughters, Barbara Aldinger (Joseph), Carolyn Merola (Will) and Nancy Franz (Andrew); his grandchildren, Joey Aldinger, Sydney Aldinger, Sara Merola, Emily Franz, Elizabeth Franz, Mary Lauren Franz and Matthew Franz; his sister-in-law Barbara O'Loughlin (Joseph); and his close friend Carol Moxey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247 in memory of Frank.