Russell William Merritt, Jr., born September 4, 1949, passed away at the age of 62 on September 13, 2011. He is survived by his daugthers, Sarah Kathryn Merritt and Elisa Lynn Cruger, as well as grandchildren Taylor, Sam, Amelia, and Aiden. The family requests contributions to assist in Russell's final expenses. Please send to: Sarah K. Merritt PO Box 513 Hagaman, NY 12086 Thank you.