Daniel R Merwin

Daniel  R. "Danny" Merwin, 71, of Austintown, formerly of Girard, died Monday September 16, 2013 at the Hospice House.  He was born December 25, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Howard and Florence Richards Merwin. He graduated from East High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the Air Force Reserve. Danny worked for Girard Fire Department for 37 years as a firefighter. He became chief in1990 before retiring in 2002. After retiring Danny worked part-time as a starter at Yankee Run Golf Course and also for Holiday Inn Express in Niles in the maintenance department.  He was a member of the Retired Firefighters Association, Saxon Club, American Legion in Girard Post #235 and the IFH Club in Girard.  Danny was an avid golfer, Ohio State Fan and loved spending time with his grandsons and friends.  He is survived by his wife the former Donna Guerriero whom he married October 19, 1963, son Daniel R. (Caroline) Merwin  Jr., of Jackson, Tenn., sister, Diane (Ray) Wilding of Hubbard, brother, Philip (Linda) Merwin of Rock Hill, SC, two grandsons Nicholas & Alexander and friend of family Ruth Ann Crain. He also leaves six nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and many great-great nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4-8 pm and on Friday from 10:00 am untill the time of service. Officiating the service  will be Pastor Bill Wessner. Interment will be held at Brunstetter Cemetery in Austintown Twp.  Material contributions can be made to Hospice House 9803 Sharott Rd. Youngstown, OH 44514.  The family would like to thank the Hospice House for the compassion and care they showed the Merwin family during Danny's time of illness, family friend Ruth Crain, and his nieces Elaine and Eleanor and nephew Joey for there all their support, help and love for their uncle. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the Merwin family.