Charles P. (Charlie) Merkh died February 1, 2015 at his home in Pennsauken, NJ. He was 93. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Helen (nee Siegfried) Merkh. He was the father of Chuck Merkh (Nancy) of Turnersville, NJ, Janet Merkh Evancho (George) of Lewes, DE, and Bob Merkh (Kathy) of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ. He is survived by his grandchildren, Michele Lovera (Jake), Jeanette Comito (Joe), Katelin Merkh, Megan Evancho, Kelsey Evancho, Kim Yurcisin (Greg), Scott Evancho (deceased), Kelly Lippincott (Dave),Brian Evancho (Lisa), Bob Merkh, Jr. (Stacy), and Michael Merkh. His great grandchildren include Isabella Lovera, Gianna Comito, Colin, Kylie and Caitlyn Yurcisin, Hunter and Zack Lippincott, Layla, Luke, and Wyatt Merkh, River and Jackson Evancho and Cody Obler. He was the son of the late John G. Merkh and Lydia Schlagenhauf Merkh. He was predeceased by his siblings Marie, Lydia, George, Walter, Paul, and Alfred. His brother Raymond (Corrine)lives in Acton, MA. Charlie earned his living working as a Tool and Die Maker. He worked with his brother George at Crescent Tool and Machine Co. in Pennsauken and later with his brother Paul at Tri Products in Bellmawr. He retired at 80 years old. Charlie was an avid fisherman and was a long time member of the Merchantville Fishing Club and Beach Buggy Assn. He served as President of the Merchantville Fishing Club for many years. Charlie loved Long Beach Island where he and Helen vacationed in the summer. He could always be found on the beach in Holgate with his line in the water. His other love was the house in the Pocono Mountains at Robinhood Lakes where he loved to fish and sled with his children and grandchildren. Charlie was a great father, grandfather, uncle, and neighbor. He was always in attendance at his children's sporting events and activities. The family picnics at our home were epic with Charlie entertaining the kids with his magic tricks and jokes. His children and grandchildren will remember his animal pancakes and his secret recipe barbecue sauce. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday February 28, 2015 in Alloway Funeral Home Merchantville, NJ. Friends may call between 10:00-11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lighthouse Hospice 1040 N. Kings Hwy. Suite 100 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.