Mervin William “Merv” Moorhead
Age 82, of Penn Hills, PA., passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Mervin was born October 8, 1942 to Mervin Charles and Jean Moorhead in Braddock, PA. After graduating from North Braddock Scott high school, he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for two years.
After being honorably discharged, he worked as a millwright at Edgewater Steel for over 20 years and also worked as a driver for Aerotech for 15 years.
In 1945, Mervin married Rosemarie Moorhead (Stoffa) at St. Anselm's Church, Swissvale PA. They were to celebrate their 60th Anniversary on January 23rd, 2025. They had three children, Mervin Joseph and his wife Tricia and their sons, Mervin Jacob and Luke. Tina Marie and her husband Tom Quinlan and their children, Thomas and Tatum. Joseph Michael and his wife Jennifer and their children, Mason, Donovan, and Kyra. Kyra and her husband John Alex Mulrooney are the parents of Merv’s great-grandchild Myles.
Mervin was preceded in death by his parents Mervin Charles and Jean, his sister Patricia (Redinger) and brother William. He was a proud member of a very large extended family.
Merv was a long time member of the St. Bartholomew Parish, Penn Hills. He was a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan, who gave back to the community by coaching youth sports at St. Bart's and with the Penn Hills baseball association. He and his beloved wife Rosemarie never missed a game that their children played and were their biggest fans. Merv had many friends across the Greater Pittsburgh area and knew someone wherever he went.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. and Monday, November 25, 2024 from 11 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 12:30 p.m.