He was born April 5, 1948 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Wilbert E. and Wilma R. Covin Frye.
Merle was a retired coal miner from Vesta #5.
He was a member of St. Matthias Parish, St. Marcellus Worship site and the Knights of Columbus.
Merle enjoyed fishing and bird watching.
On April 4, 1970 he married Marie E. Shashura, with whom he shared celebrating 50 years of marriage, survives.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister and brother in-laws, Stephanie Faulk of Brownsville, Cindy (Bret) Tuxhorn of Smith Center, KS, Diane (Gene) Pataski of Brownsville, and Steven A. Shashura of Brownsville.
Deceased is a brother, Wilbert C. Frye and a sister, Karyl Ward.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Matthias Parish, St. Marcellus Worship Site, 1340 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, with Fr. J. Francis Frazer as celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to help with medical bills. Arrangements are entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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