MERZ, Melva L. (nee Corrnett), beloved wife of the late Francis H. Merz, devoted mother of Virginia Williams and Bruce Merz, loving grandmother of five grandchildren and one great-grandson, dear sister of Helen Sims and Mildred Ruff. Monday, December 9, 2002. Age 81 years. Funeral service Thursday, 11:30 AM, at the Mausoleum Chapel of Vine Street Hill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday at the mausoleum chapel from 11 AM until time of service. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society., Hamilton County Unit, 11117 Kenwood Rd., 45242-1817.