Marvin Wayne Merritt (Daddy-O, Marv, Uncle Marv, Marvie, FUM, Little Fuzzy), 68 of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly Ocean City, MD, peacefully set sail August 29, 2025 to enjoy unlimited Bellybusters Cheesesteaks and Miller Lite’s, while surrounded by his “three girls”, and so much love from all of his family. He was born June 15, 1957 in Salisbury, MD to Preston Merritt and Ruby Hastings.

He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Ann Flaherty, his fur buddy, Kane, daughters Ashley & Alexis Merritt of Ocean City, MD, sister Billie Terrones, and nephews Christopher and Camden Eberly all of Kent Island, MD, and all of the old heads, young heads, and baby heads of Pittsburgh, PA.

Marvin was an extraordinarily hard worker. He could literally fix anything and always loved lending a helping hand. He worked in Ocean City, MD for Granville Trimper and his family for many years. He was then a long time employee of Rex Glass in Pittsburgh, PA.

Beyond his work, he loved spending time with his family, especially summer and cabin vacations, he enjoyed sports, literally, any sport. OOOOOOOOOH how he loved his Orioles and his Redskins…Commanders…The Washington Football team or whatever the hell their name is. Although, he watched all sports, he was always faithful to his hometown teams, the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins and then The West Virginia Mountaineers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved watching the White Marlin Open, every year since childhood. Marvin was an observant, quiet guy, didn’t really say much, but when he did, he was pretty funny and always worth listening to.

He was preceded in death, and now, happily enjoying time with his beloved Aunt Ginny and Uncle Fuzzy. He was also predeceased by his parents, Preston Merritt and Ruby Hastings, and his precious (and spoiled) dog, Missy Jo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 101 3rd Street, Carnegie where family and friends will be received on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 11am until time of the Blessing Service at 1pm.

A Celebration of Life is being held in Ocean City, MD on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Inlet Lodge Bar. Dress will be casual; please wear a shirt that reminds you of Marvin and be prepared to share your stories with friends and family, we can’t wait to hear them! We’ll make our way to a couple other local favorites of Marvin’s downtown after the Celebration of Life winds down, feel free to come along as we continue celebrating our Marv!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bridges Hospice, www.bridgeshospice.org.

Always remember love lives on. Marvin’s legacy of love and kindness will live on through the cherished memories held by his family and friends.

www.szafranski-eberleinfuneralhome.com (412)276-1107