She was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Earl and Pauline (Miller) Putt. She grew up in the local area and married Eugene M. Merrill Sr. Together they had four sons: Gene, Scott, Jeff and Tom. Sallie was a stay-at-home mom for many years before going to work in the accounting department at Foot Locker/Kinney Shoe Corporation and Ahold Corporation. She made delicious baked goods, soups, stew, and potpie. Sallie never missed sporting events, concerts or recitals for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid racquetball player for many years at the West Shore Health Club.
Sallie was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Merrill, Sr., in 2011, two older sisters and four older brothers.
Surviving are her children: Gene Merrill (Mary) of Brunswick, Ohio; Scott Merrill (Julie Mihalka) of Mechanicsburg, PA; Jeff Merrill (Joyce) of Camp Hill, PA; and Tom Merrill of Miama, Florida. Grandchildren: Christopher Merrill (Brittney) of Columbia, PA; Jennifer Wilburne (Drew) of Harrisburg, PA; Emilee Merrill of Brunswick, Ohio; and Jason Mathis (Meghan) of Boiling Springs, PA. Great Grandchildren: Audrey Leen, Edyn and Grey Merrill, Sam and Annie Mathis. Brother John R. Putt (Clara) of Harrisburg, PA and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Sallies wishes, she was cremated and a small family service will be held on July 22, 2022 at 10:00am in the Neill Funeral Home; 3401 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am. Sallie was a devoted member of the Catholic faith and will be buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg, PA.
We would like to thank the staff at both the Claremont Home and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania for their care over the years. We would like to especially thank our brother, Jeff, for his constant care of mom.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania; 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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