Carol A. Merkel, 77 years, formerly of Krumsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home in Kutztown, with her husband and daughter by her side.  She was the wife of Harold N. Merkel for 51 years this past June.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Arlan and Vivian (Weaver) Moser.

She worked as a cook at Valentino's Restaurant in Kutztown for over ten years.  Carol was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church in Breinigsville and a member of the Topton American Legion.  She loved collecting angels and flamingos.

Survivors: husband, Harold, daughter, Tammy Bauer (Paul) of Wescosville, sister, Elaine Baer of Coplay, brothers, Arlan Moser, Jr. (Donna) of Allentown, Clair Moser (Ruth) of Ohio, and Robert Moser (Sarah) of Bethlehem; step grandchildren, Ashley and Aubrey Bauer, granddogs, Bubba Ray, Virgil, and Fred, nieces and nephews.

Services: A visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on November 19, 2022, at Ziegels Lutheran Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Rd, Breinigsville, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM in the Church.  Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, Inc., Fogelsville.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers , contributions may be made to the Family Pillars Hospice, in care of the funeral home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.