Merle D. Winston, Grandfather and Uncle

Merle D. Winston, 77, of Dunbar Rd., passed away Sunday (Sept. 29, 2013) in the Select Specialty Hospital, Erie.
    

Born January 31, 1936, in Morris, PA, he was a son of Milton and Neva I. Whitney Winston.  On July 25, 1953, in Grampian, PA, he married Mona A. Hepfer, who survives.
    

Mr. Winston had managed Olson-Tenglund Auto Parts, Inc. of Coudersport, retiring in 2005, after 42 years of service.
    

Merle enjoyed canoeing, fishing, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
      

Surviving are a son, Michael D. Winston of Somerset, PA; a daughter, Karen M. (Buster) Daniels of Roulette; two grandchildren, Lisa Daniels of Roulette, Roy Daniels of Brocton, NY; four great-grandchildren, Morgan Greeley, Jaclin, Josie, and Brienna Daniels; a brother, Gordon Winston of Turtlepoint; and several nieces and nephews.
    

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Basil Winston; and a sister, Bertha Bell.
      

There will be no visitation.  Friends will be received from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 5, 2013) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany, officiating.
    

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.