Frances Merrill

Frances M. Merrill, 99, of Treadwell, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Fox Nursing Home. Born on June 22, 1920 in Kortright, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Marion (Smith) Buel. She was married to Charles W. Merrill, the couple operated a Dairy Farm for many years, she also worked for the Oneonta Dress Factory. Frances enjoyed gardening, bird watching, reading and had a passion for making teddy bears which she loved to share with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband: Charles; daughter: Martha; and nine siblings. Frances is survived by two sons: Lloyd (Roseanne) Merrill Sr. of Delhi and Leon Jay (Marianne) Merrill of Hamden; one sister: Helen Davis of Elmira; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 11AM-12noon on Tuesday, July 30 at the Treadwell United Methodist Church, 68 Church Street, Treadwell, where a funeral service will follow at 12PM. Burial will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Frances may be made to Treadwell United Methodist Church. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Merrill family.