Steven Alan “Steve” Merrick of Seaford passed away at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. Steve was born Jan. 3, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late John and Joan (Goettsche) Merrick.
Steve proudly served his country in Vietnam and Germany from 1969–1972. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Steve returned to Delaware, where he met and married his loving wife of 46 years, Patsy Mariner.
Steve was gainfully employed as an HVAC Installer for over 20 years until his retirement in 2012. In his free time, Steve enjoyed woodworking in his shop, and loved sharing his beautiful creations with friends and family. On the weekends, Steve could be found at the Laurel Flea Market buying, trading, and socializing with the local vendors he befriended throughout the years.
Steve is survived by his devoted wife Patsy Merrick of Seaford, son William C. Moore and his wife Cindy Moore, two grandchildren Cheyann Moore and Declan Moore, and two great-grandchildren Riki Moore and Jaxxon Moore of Kane, Pa.
Funeral and memorial services are going to be held private.
Please visit Steve’s Life memorial at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.