Francine German

 Francine LaVerne German, 79, of Stow, OH, formerly of Saxonburg, passed away on August 18, 2026

 Born September 10, 1946 in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of Joseph Merlo and Pearl E. Jones Merlo

Francine had worked as a Surgery Assistant for Allegheny Valley Hospital and also as a Nanny.  She was a member of Center United Methodist Church.  Francine's greatest love was taking care of her grandchildren.    

 Surviving are her  husband, George F. German, Jr. whom she married September 18, 1965, her daughter, Rhonda L. (Jason) Larimore of Stow, OH, one brother, Evan R. (Debbie) Merlo of Natrona, PA, one sister, Roxanne (Gary) Schiele and two grandchildren, Dylan (Michelle) and Emilee.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, D'awn R. German and two brothers Greg Merlo and Joseph J. Merlo. 

 Friends will be received on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.

 Services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, 1:00 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.

 Interment will follow in Mt. Airy Cemetery.  www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com

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