Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday June 25, 2025.
Beloved wife for 65 years of Norman Merlo; loving mother of Stephen (Mary Beth), Kenneth (Dana) and Daniel (Jenny) Merlo and the late Kristine (surviving Jeff) Robinson; cherished grandmother of Kristin (Fred) Grossman, John Merlo, Julia (Kyle) Downey, Maria (Kevin) Brennan, Lauren (Grant) Owens, Angela Merlo, Danielle (Gabe) Buchheister, Mason Buccheister, CJ, Dallas and Garrett Robinson, Jessica (JD) Helton, Rachel (Wyatt) Elbe, Samantha (Michael) Merlo, Emily, Nick, Anthony and Kate Merlo; dear great grandmother of Freddy, Oliver, Ginny and Dotty Grossman, William, Walter and Ruth Brennan, Jameison and Juniper Helton, Johnny Owens , Gianna Downey and Meyer Elbe ; dear sister of Laurie (the late Frank) Trudzinski, Sandy (Al) Hauser and the late Gary Folk; dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
Services; Visitation at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church (11910 Eddie & Park Rd. 63126) Tuesday July 8, 9:00 AM until funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital appreciated. https://www.stjude.org/ A service of Kutis Affton Chapel.
A bright light has gone out of the world.
A wonderful friend who will be missed beyond words
My memories will make me smile the rest of my days.
Love and sympathy to Norm and kids and grand and great ones too.
May your memories be the angels who walk you through these sad times.
Jim and Jackie Schmidt
Josie was such a very dear, loving and kind person. She will be missed immensely. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Love, Sheryl and Dan Moriarty
Dear Merlo Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Josie. She was the kindest and most genuine person! We will pray for comfort and peace. Love, The Torrillo and Masi families.
Dear uncle Norm and Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences on the passing of aunt Josie. She was a dear aunt, beautiful inside and out. She will be thoroughly missed. We will always remember her infectious beautiful smile. Thinking of you, in this time of sorrow, Praying for Peace and comfort.
Blessings,
Gudrun and Thomas Trudzinski
Dear Norm and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers on the death of your beloved wife and mother. Josie was truly a beautiful person, so kind & loving to everyone. Our Lord has another angel to watch over all of you.
Many blessings to all of you.
Bob & Sheila Heitz
Josie was such a dear and loving friend & person, She left her mark on the whole St. Justin parish and everyone she met. Her work with PSR students over the years laid a solid foundation for their relationship with God and people in general.
She will be greatly missed! ❤️🙏
She was a real sweetheart. And a pleasure to know. Prayers for peace and love during this time of sorrow for the family.
Paul and Bonnie Hartmann
July 1, 2025
Sorry to hear of Josie’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Our prayers are also going up for Norm. Our sons, Mike and Mark also send their condolenses to the wonderful family.
Dear Uncle Norm and family,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. I will always remember Aunt Josie as such a loving and kind woman with such a cute laugh. Praying for everyone who is experiencing the pain of losing her.
Love, Nicky Schmidt (Trudzinski) and family
To the Merlo Family,
So sorry for your loss, such a sweet & caring lady, The Merlo family has been our wonderful neighbors at Innsbrook both on Foxfire & Konstanz Lakes. She will be missed! Our thoughts & prayers for Josie, Norm & the Merlo Family.
Bob & Rosemary Kelly
As a caregiver I have spent time in many people’s homes, Josie and Norm are truly my favorite couple ever! Josie was such a gentle soul and had a loving heart. She was beautiful and kind. She loves Jesus and spent much of her time in prayer and reflection on spiritual things. I enjoyed our talks about the Bible and our moments of ‘name that tune’. I enjoyed hearing her talk about her wonderful family daily. She loved you all so very much! I will truly miss her. God Bless you in this time of grief.