Andrew R. “Andy” Merwarth, 49 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1967 in Easton, PA and graduated from Faith Christian School, Roseto in 1985. Andy worked in the family business, Merwarth’s Floral Shop for many years before their closing. He was a member of the Blessed Hope Church of the Nazarene where he loved doing things for the youth of the church.
He is survived by his mother: Bonnie (Brunstetter) Steuer and her husband Franklin with whom he resided; his father: Donald Merwarth and his wife Christine of Easton, PA; 2 sisters: Jennifer Hawk and Martha Zavala both of Forks Twp., PA; 2 brothers: Jonathan Merwarth of Bethlehem, PA, Stephen Merwarth of Tobhanna, PA; and his beloved 6 nieces and 6 nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday (Jan.28) in the Blessed Hope Church of the Nazarene, 42 Mercer St., Phillipsburg, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Marty
January 21, 2017 at 4:42 pm
I love you and will be missing you tremendously. You were a special gift from God to me and my family brother!!! Thank you for the special impact you made on my life!!! You will forever be right with me in my heart!!!
Lorine Brunstetter VanCorbach
January 21, 2017 at 7:05 pm
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. Andy is jumping and leaping and praising and singing with the Lord and those who’ve gone before him!
Richard and Wanda Brunstetter
January 22, 2017 at 12:20 am
Our love and prayers are with the family. You can take comfort in knowing that Andy is at peace and free of pain in the arms of the Lord. We are thankful we were able to spend time with Andy when we visited there a few months ago.
Sarah Ortiz
January 22, 2017 at 8:29 am
Marty & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Andy. I will remember all of the good times we had with him! May he rest in peace and suffer no more.
Bonnie and Frank
January 22, 2017 at 10:24 am
You were such an amazing son, with soo much character and soo much personality you will be missed dearly in our hearts Andy and we understand that god has called you home our hearts ache not to hear you yelling from downstairs and interjecting into conversations that are goin on in the kitchen you were never afraid to tell someone what they needed to hear but yet u were caring and truthful
Rest in paradise son we love you we miss you and you will always be in our hearts
Brianna
January 22, 2017 at 10:36 am
My amazing uncle who always would buy me slim jims and chips and drive me around in his truck when I got a little to bored at the flower shop… you’d even let me scratch off a lottery ticket or two to keep my small mind occupied even if it was just for two minutes. Walking thru Nana’s front door and seeing u sitting there enjoying the simple motions of your fish swimming and id say hello Andy how are u and you would never say bad or okay the word great or good would always leave ur mouth you were there through so much of my life 19 years actually I remember when I came home from basic training you were one of the first people that wanted to hear about the last 6 months of my life and you’d sit and enjoy the sweet sounds of every detail I told you and of course you’d always get excited when I’d start talking about weapon training I love you Uncle Andy god has called you home at what seems to be such a quick dead stop in time to soon for all of us really but we know ur watching and I’ll know you always be in my heart but most importantly you’ve decided it was ur time to rest ur such a fighter and such a strong person and if I’ve ever learned anything from u it’s that if you fight for what you want you’ll always get it I’ll miss you forever as life goes on moments pass and I’ll say gosh I wish Andy was here but you will be there in everyone’s hearts and especially in mine Rest In Peace uncle Andy I love you….. you must go there is soo much for you to see because you are as free as a bird now
Faye Dean
January 22, 2017 at 2:44 pm
So sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. I remember him well from Faith Christian School. He was a great guy.
Christina Hopping
January 22, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Andy although we never met you were on my mind a lot in recent times… Your sister Marty loved you with all her heart and she cared for you deeply, we would talk about the battles you fought in this life… You my friend are a strong human being and a true fighter. You are now is heaven and are free from pain and suffering. I give my condolences to all your family including Marty and her family. I’m thinking of each and every one of you in this difficult time. 🙏❤
Jodey
January 23, 2017 at 5:46 pm
Sending all of you love and hugs.!.!.
Remember Andys laugh and his smile. Keep him in your hearts forever safe.❤️
Crissy H.
January 23, 2017 at 8:22 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of this funny, sarcastic guy. He was a great neighbor to me growing up. I’ll never forget our dinner date at Red Lobster 🙂 Rest in peace Andy
Jen
January 26, 2017 at 5:14 am
Going to miss you brother all the memories of our childhood just race through my mind
I had the best big brother in the world !!
Love you ❤️
Craig and Julia Townsend
January 26, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Our sincerest condolences to the family on the passing of Andy. We are praying for the repose of his soul.
Marlene Detweiler
January 27, 2017 at 12:38 pm
Blessings to the Merwarth Family. May God be with You all and help you thru the days ahead.
Marlene Detweiler
January 27, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Don & Christine, May God be with you and help in your time of need. I am so sad Don for the void you will forever feel. In your heart remember all the memories held precious to you and smile every time you think of him. Blessings and Prayers. Marlene Detweiler
Christine and Donald Merwarth
March 5, 2017 at 6:31 pm
Christine:
It’s been over a month, yet the sting of not having Andrew in my life is as fresh today as the day he passed.
I knew and loved him since he was 8, however it was the past few years, when he started attending church with us that we became very close. I loved him as a son and I was honored that he referred to me as “mother”.
We developed a special bond from sitting side by side in church for years. Before and after church services, he would share stories with me and sing to me, he was not a “hugger”, but he surprised me many times with an impromptu hug, accompanied by a big smile. I have never seen him happier than when he was in church.
I will always miss his charm, wit, intelligence, and sense of humor.
Donald:
In the past few years Andrew and I spent many hours together, traveling to dialysis treatments, doctors appointments, shopping, and church. We had many discussions about many topics, some just mundane, some about the meaning of life, and what lies ahead when we leave this life. Andrew demonstrated the strength of his character many times. He faced the many losses he experienced and the decline of his physical strength with courage, hope for better days, and a smile.
He loved his family and desired nothing but the best for all the members of his family. His nieces and nephews held a high place in his list of priorities, he always expressed his love for all of them. In his last days, even though he was unable to speak he expressed his love for Christine and me, by reaching out to hug us when we were leaving his hospital room, I will never forget how he patted my back, as if to say “It will be all right”.
When I drive down South Main Street in Phillipsburg, I remember the many times he and I drove down that street in the past couple of years, which sometimes brings tears to my eyes. I was not prepared for Andrew’s passing even though, when I look back, there were many signs of the decline in his body. I miss him tremendously. Andrew holds a special spot in my heart. When I am home and feel sad about him, I need only look at his picture, where he is smiling and the sadness parts. I thank my wife Christine for being a picture junkie, the pictures bring back so many good memories, and turn the grieving towards joy for having a life that included Andrew.