Marie F. Merchant

Marie F. (Benge) (Ternoois) (Ribble) Merchant, age 75, of Madison, Ohio since 1992 formerly of Phelps, New York, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 Homestead II Healthcare Center in Painesville, OH. She was born October 20, 1932 in Painesville, Ohio to Edna & Harold Benge and married Dave Merchant in 1987 in New York. She worked for several years at Caves Lumber, also served as an EMT for North Seneca Ambulance Corp. in Waterloo, New York. She is survived by husband: Dave Merchant, of Madison; daughter Barb Kessel of Phelps, New York; son, Charles Ternoois of Utah; 2 Grandchildren and 3 great Grandchildren; 3 Sisters, Joyce, Lucie and Carol and 2 Brothers, Robert and Carl Benge. She was preceded in death by her Parents. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Seeley B. Parish Post 457 American Legion, 1346 Rt. 96, Phelps, New York. Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.