Merrilyn L. Dundore, 83, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Lebanon Skilled Nursing Home.
Merrilyn was born in Lebanon on Sept. 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Eugene and Marian (Hess) Leedy. She was a bartender for the Lebanon VFW Post 23 for many years. She also served as a former president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a lifetime member. She was a member of the Lebanon Senior Center, where she enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid pinochle player. Merrilyn also bowled and loved to sing and dance, knowing the lyrics to almost every song. Merrilyn was a generous person who enjoyed life by serving others, aways placing the needs of others before hers.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Speece and David, and wife, Karen Speece; grandchildren, Ryan Speece, Kimberly Speece, and Joshua Speece; siblings, Kathy, wife of Tony James, and Brian, and wife, Chairie Leedy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ann Margaret Speece; sister, Judith Heagy; and brother, Richard Leedy.
Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at 11 a.m., at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, with a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lebanon VFW Post 23, 718 Chestnut St., Lebanon, PA 17042.
