Merle E. Goehring, age 90, of Zelienople passed away December 18, 2011, in UMPC Cranberry. Born in Evans City on September 2, 1921, he was the son of the late Alvie and Viola Metz Goehring.
He was of the Protestant Faith. He retired from MSA in 1984, after 30 years of service in the material handling department. He enjoyed gardening and taking care of his lawn. Merle especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
He is survived by his wife, R. Jean Neely Goehring, whom he married on July 18, 1945: One daughter Janice (Ivan) Bossler of Evans City, and one son Kenneth (Donna) Goehring of Zelienople: 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of Merle E. Goehring, who died Sunday, December 18, 2011, will be received at the A. Carl Kinsey- Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 West Main Street, Evans City, PA 16033, on Wednesday December 21, 2011 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in the Evans City Cemetery.
Memorail donations may be made to the American Cancer Soceity, Western Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15205-4620