His obituary in the 4 Sep 2009 Sunbury paper gave names of his parents, his dob and dod, had been married 38 years to Catherine Krakowski. Was a farmer, then had a dog kennel and stable. Survived by 5 sons: Mick of White Haven, Thomas of Michigan, Robert of West Virginia, John of White Haven and James of Florida; 4 daughters: Kathleen Ann Mertz of Danville, Joanne Weck of NJ, Rose Shiner of Pocono Pines and Grace Mertz of NJ. Daughter Beverly Jean Gable died in 2002. Brother Ralph and sister Grace Helgesen also preceded him in death.

Obit. Catherine M Mertz died 7 Dec 1996 in Danville. She was born 25 Nov 1917 d/o Alexander and Mary (Nebrotski) Krakowski in Numidia. She was married to Millard C Mertz 58 years. Surviving are: Millard V "Mick" of White Haven, Thomas of Dexter, MI, Robert of Spencer, WV, John of Palm Springs, CA, James of Naples, FL, Kathleen Mertz of Catawissa, Joanne Liebhauser of Fort Lee, NJ, Beverly Jean Gable of Danville, Rose Shiner of Pocono Pines and Grace Mertz of Somerville, NJ.