Mrs. Juanita Rose Merriman, age 75, passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at approximately 12:55 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Mrs. Merriman was born on February 8, 1942 in Ada, Ohio to the union of Joseph Benson and Velvet (Hall) Dearth; both parents preceded her in death.

On December 12, 1960 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Philip William Merriman who survives in Lima.

Mrs. Merriman worked as the Night Auditor for Comfort Inn.  She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.

Besides her loving husband Philip she leaves to cherish her precious memory a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Curl and  4 brothers; Joe Dearth, Ed Dearth, Bob Dearth and Sam Dearth.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 703 W. Bluelick Road with Brother Michael Skinner, officiating.

Visitation services will begin at 1 hour prior to services.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.