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Mary T. Merritts, 76, of Altoona, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Stewart M. Sr. and Ruth C. (Baker) Merritts.
She is survived by three siblings: Stewart M. Merritts Jr. and wife, Elisa, of Lovettsville, Va., Ellen Jane Aurandt and husband, Rusty, and Michael D.
Merritts and wife, Lori, both of Williamsburg; and nine nieces and nephews: Steven Rodriguez, Olivia Aurandt, Isaiah Aurandt, Maggie Merritts, Abbie Merritts, Katie Merritts, Sarah Auberzinski, Ryan Auberzinski and Emily Shaffer.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Viola M. Merritts.
Mary was a 1967 graduate of Williamsburg High School and a graduate of the Altoona School of Commerce, where she studied to be a medical secretary.
She spent most of her life residing in Harrisburg, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist for Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill and later Rite Aid.
Mary adored all animals, birds and especially her dear pets: dog, Bullet; and cat, Shaquille. She found great joy in life, in her Lutheran faith and the many blessings God had given her. Mary loved the tradition of letter writing and sending cards, botanicals such as plants and flowers, gardening, listening to music, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and spending time with her family.
Mary was a member of the Audubon Society. She was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, and attended Our Savior Lutheran Church, Harrisburg.
Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, 217 Plum St., Williamsburg, where funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with the Rev. John Kratz officiating. Private burial at Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Mary T. Merritts to Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsburg; or Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.
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