Samuel Mervis, Jr. of Chalfont PA, formerly of Devon PA died peacefully on Friday December 21, 2012 at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington. He was 87.

Born in Pittsburgh he was the beloved husband of the late Anne, and son of the late Samuel Sr. and Rose Tatalovich Mervis.

Sam was a graduate of Hopewell High School and Georgetown University. Sam’s professional career started after he served his country during World War II in Central Europe. He worked for over forty years in the Steel fabricating industry; he retired in 1998 as Senior Account Representative, from L. M. Robbins and Son in Emmaus PA. Sam was a man of deep faith and was a founding member and elder of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church in Wrightstown. He enjoyed traveling, jazz music and was an avid reader, especially of American history and the wars fought on American soil. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and friends.

Sam is survived by his devoted daughter Ilka S. Werner and her husband Robert, one granddaughter, Erica and a brother Robert Mervis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday evening December 26th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with Parastas services 7:30pm and on Thursday to his Funeral Services at 10:00am at St. Mark’s Orthodox Church 452 Durham Rd. ( at Stoopville Rd.) Newtown, PA. 18940.

Interment will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions’ in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St. Suite 102, Phila. PA 19106.