MERKLE, Kathleen F. "Kathy" age 96 passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Merkle. Kathy is survived by her sons: Thomas (Penny) Merkle and Timothy (Beda) Merkle; daughter: Sister Judith Ann Merkle, SND; grandchildren: Michelle, Sean, Gregory, Brian and Avery; great- grandchildren: Logan, Grace, Liam, Hannah, Chloe, Sarah and Lily and sisters-in-law: Sister Ann C. Merkle, CPPS and Rose M. Dillon. Kathy was a Daughter of American Revolution 8 times and involved with Notre Dame de Namur Alumni Association. She was a graduate of Julienne High School and attended The University of Dayton. Visitation will be Thursday, October 9th from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leonard's Chapel, 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.