Obituary of Stephen R. Merritt

1956-2015 Stephen R. Merritt, age 59, of Media, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, while recovering from a long illness. Steve received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Villanova University. He returned to Villanova in 1990, as Director of Undergraduate Admission before assuming the role of Dean of Enrollment Management, a position he held for 17 years. Steve was committed to the University and its mission and willingly gave of his time and expertise. Steve enjoyed traveling, cooking and playing his guitar. He was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan as well as a supporter of Villanova Sports. Steve appreciated the outdoors and spending time sitting on his deck. Most of all, Steve was devoted to his family and friends. He was the son of the late Valentina (Giacobbe) Merritt and the husband of the late Pamela A. Hardy. Survivors: Son: Keith Hardy-Merritt (Carolyn Sadwick) Daughter: Erin Hardy-Merritt Father: Donald Merritt Brothers: Bill and John (Jane) Merritt Nephew: Liam Merritt Niece: Brynn Merritt Funeral Service: Wednesday at 12:00PM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063 Visitation: Tuesday from 6:30-8:30PM and Wednesday after 10:30AM at the funeral home Interment: Private In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Steve to www.habitat.org