George E. Mercier

George E. Mercier, 65, of Conneaut Lake, passed away June 17, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center.

He was born July 14, 1957 in Meadville, a son of Leroy and Virginia Adsit Mercier.  He married Janice Hosick Cottrell December 28, 2002.

George was a 1975 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1976 to 1980.  He worked for 30 years at Meadville Forging Company and previously at Meadville Malleable, Wayside Inn, Taylor Hose, and Meadville Country Club.

George was an avid motorcycle rider, was a volunteer fireman for Greenwood Township, member of Norrisville Sportsman’s Club, and enjoyed woodworking and traveling in his RV.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Janice, include a son, Braden Mercier; two brothers, Jim Mercier (Melinda) of Erie and Don Mercier (Shirley) of Geneva; a half-sister, Patty Murphy (Nick) of Moab, UT; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Barbara Smith, Doris Ann Smith, and an infant.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE where the funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with military honors provided by VFW Post 2006.

Interment will be in St. Hippolyte Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidcolemanfh.com