Merriel L. Quinn

 Merriel L. Quinn of Riverhead died Sept. 13, 2023 at her home. She was 89.

Born Nov. 11, 1933, in Riverhead, she was the daughter of Merlin and Leonora (Oppenheim) Yeager.

She was a graduate of Riverhead High School and married Joseph Quinn, who predeceased her in 2013. Ms. Quinn worked as a nurse in the local area and was dedicated to her patients. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Ms. Quinn is survived by her son, Joseph P. Quinn of Riverhead; her siblings, Butch Yeager of Riverhead and Beverly Godwin of Virginia; her loving aide, Darlene Woodby; granddaughter Heather Brown; great-grandchildren Serenity and Malakai Moore, Anthony Hill and Jeremiah Fasone; and nephews Eddie and Roy Yeager.

A funeral servicewill take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Calverton National Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to Living Water Full Gospel Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead, NY 11901.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead is assisting the family.

This is a paid notice.