Merlyn J. Jenkins

Merlyn J. Jenkins, 94, formerly of Pottsville, passed away May 8th at The Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton.

Born in Jonestown, Cass Township, PA on February 11, 1930, a son of the late Kathryn A. (Ritzel) Jenkins and David B. Jenkins, Jr.

He was a 1948 graduate of Cass Township High School, and was a self-employed land surveyor. Merlyn was a former member of the St. David’s Society, United Cerebral Palsy, Cressona Area Little League, and was active in local and regional music circles throughout his lifetime.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pottsville.

Merlyn served from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War with the 8th Army, 4th API Company, stationed at Kimpo Air Base, South Korea.

Merlyn is survived by two daughters, Cynthia, wife of Charles Miller, of Myrtle Beach, SC;  Jaymie, wife of Kevin Thomas, of Gettysburg; a son, Tory, husband of Louise Jenkins, of Schuylkill Haven; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Merlyn is preceded in death by his sons Todd Jenkins and Timothy Jenkins, a daughter Trudy Jenkins and a brother Gordon R. Jenkins.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 16th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with Pastor John Wallace officiating.  A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Merlyn’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 3550 S. Clark Street, Suite 203. Arlington, VA 22202 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.