Obituary of Dorothy B. Merrill

Dorothy B. Merrill, age 97, of Hawley died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at home. Born November 2, 1911, in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Francis P. and Eleanor F. (Krieg) Boland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel, in 1994. Formerly of Lake Teedyuskung and Dalton, she had lived in her home for 35 years and had been an antiques dealer. She founded the Wayne-Pike Chapter of the Audubon Society with her husband Daniel and was a member of Questers. She is survived by one brother: Robert Boland of Texas and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorials may be made to Delaware Highlands Conservancy, PO Box 218, Hawley, PA 18428 or Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley, PA 18428.