Violet L. (Wilson) Merritt; 73 of Charleroi passed on Thursday January 25, 2018. Born December 14, 1944 in Aberdeen, WA; daughter of the late Ernest and Jennifer (Ferguson) Wilson; Beloved wife of the late George M. Merritt; mother of Sue Furjanic; and George E. Merritt; Mother-in-Law of Joe Furjanic; Grandmother of Ernest Merritt and Jessica Furjanic; Great Grandmother of Gina Silla and sister of Ronald and Robert Wilson; preceded in death by her other siblings. Violet enjoyed cooking playing cards and bingo. Viewing Monday 2-4 PM at the William A. Bautz Funeral Home, 139 Main Street New Eagle where a service will be held at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial donations to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville MD  20850 in her memory. Condolences can be left at the obituary page at www.williamabautzfuneralhome.com