Catherine "Cathie" Merrow

Cathie Merrow was overcome with peace on June 22, 2022. After suffering a stroke, she only had to endure here a short while. Born May 19, 1950 to parents Don and Inga. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Graduate of Firestone H.S. & attended The University of Akron before assuming her natural role in Sales. She found her passion, which was selling fine furniture for Dimitroff’s Furniture & Design.

Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by brothers, Jeff (Lisa) and their sons, Jeff, Ian (Chrissy) and Thoren, and brother, David all of N.E. Georgia. In the greater Akron area, Uncle Dave; cousins, Rick, Wade (Sherry), Heather Brake (Doug), Doug (Debbie), Denny (Susan), Scott, Beth Schwenning (Rick) , Pam (Wayne). The jewels of her joys were great-nephews, Colin and Mills; and great-niece Liv, the little ballerina.

She lived a life of abundance. Abundant positive outlook, abundant love and abundant wit. Perpetually sunny, she was blessed with a lifetime circle of friends who stuck with her to the end. Dear friends, Jan, Rita, Pam and Paula to name a few. Her family offers them heartfelt gratitude for being with her as lifelong friends.

Postmortem plans TBD.