MERRICK, Doris, age 84 of Dayton passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. Doris was born on August 2, 1927 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Jay and Pearl (Hieber) Christman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elsworth; daughter, Marjorie Merrick; and her parents. She is survived by her Son Michael; three grandchildren, Dawn Reger, Michelle Lydick and Michael Merrick, Jr.; six great grandchildren; and her sister, Margaret Knightlinger. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 170 N. Valley Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45385. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com