Merz, Ruth L., (nee Frey), beloved wife of the late Alfred O. Merz, devoted mother of Mark (Jean), Bruce (Rae Ann), Paul J., Dale (Mary Kay), and Keith W. Merz, Judy (Stephen) Suddendorf, Gregg (Laurie) Merz and Julie (James) Conway, loving grandmother of twenty-two grandchilden, dear sister of Paul Frey,Helen Bennett, Grace Siciliano and the late Robert Frey and Edith Burg. Mrs. Merz was a long time member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Saturday, July 27, 2002. Age 77 years. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., 45215-9983, or St. William School Fund, 4108 W. 8th St., 45205.