Devin E. Mertz
, 24, of 535 Washington Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born June 19, 1988 in St. Marys, a son of Thomas A. Mertz of Kane and Kathryn Novosat Mertz of St. Marys.
Devin was a lifelong resident of the area and had attended St. Marys Area Schools. He enjoyed skateboarding, biking and spending time with his friends. Devin also gave the gift of life as an organ donor.
In addition to his parents, Thomas A. Mertz and Kathryn Novosat Mertz and her fiance Jim Levenduski, he is survived by:
Maternal Grandparents: Joseph and Florence Novosat, Weedville
Paternal Grandmother: Anna Mae Mertz, St. Marys
Aunt: Amy, Mrs. Gary Walker, St. Marys
Aunt: Gloria, Mrs. Ed Nussbaum, St. Marys
Uncle: Denny Mertz and his wife Lynn, St. Marys
Uncle: David Mertz and his wife Kathy, St. Marys
Uncle: Gary Mertz and his wife Mary Lee, St. Marys
Numerous: Cousins
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Walter Mertz and a cousin, Jennifer Mertz
Funeral Services
for Devin E. Mertz will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 North Michael Street, St. Marys, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor of Queen of the World Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Force.
Visitation
will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Monday from 4:00-7:00 PM
Memorial Contributions may be made to Relay For Life of Elk County, 26 S. Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
Online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com