Elizabeth Mertz, 93, of Muhlenberg Twp., died Friday, December 6, 2013 at ManorCare, Laureldale. She was the wife of Richard C. Mertz, who died December 22, 2009.
Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late William L. and S. Elsie (Gilmore) Drexel. Elizabeth worked as a clerk in area retail stores, last working at Burlington Coat Factory for a number of years. Elizabeth was a very devoted and loving mother to her family.
Surviving are two daughters: Sandra L. (Mertz) Ellis, wife of Robert L. Adams, Bern Twp., and Carole A. (Mertz) Wolfe, Muhlenberg Twp.; four grandchildren: Kerry, Kurt, Kimberly, and Kara; five great-grandchildren; a son-in-law: Henry Stoyer, Centre Twp.; a sister: Shirley Diller, Atlanta, GA; and a brother in law: Leon Mertz, husband of Sue Ann Mertz. Elizabeth was predeceased by a daughter: Sharon S. (Mertz) Stoyer, who died November 15, 2008; a brother: Earl Wolfe; and Anthony M. Zaffiro, companion of Carole Wolfe.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12 noon from the Chapel at Laureldale Cemetery. Burial will follow in Laureldale Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be sent to: The Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.