Mabel Delores Robinson Kunkle Merrell Obituary (1937 - 2018)

Mabel Delores "Dee" Robinson Kunkle Merrell, age 80, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 17, 1937, daughter of the late Ellis and Ruth Robinson. Dee retired from A. O. Smith. She enjoyed gardening, John Wayne movies, and spending time with her family and friends. Besides her parents, Dee was preceded in death by a son, Timothy LeRoy Kunkle; and grandparents, Martin and Nora L. Curry. Survivors include her children, Susan Lee Dollivar (Frank), James Richard Kunkle, Jr., David William Kunkle (Crystal DeArmond), and Stacey Lynn Kunkle; brother, Ronald William Robinson (Peggy); sister, Carolyn Lee; grandchildren, Jessica Gonder, Jeremie Harris, Ruth and Gary Sixkiller, Dakota, Taylor, and Eli Kunkle; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Aria Harris, Hannah Hurd, and Brooklyn Craig; and many nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family and handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd.