Earl W. Meranda Jr., 68, of Union Township, died March 4, 2008.

He was preceded in death by parents, Earl and Lucy Meranda; sister, Carol Young; and brother, Ernie Meranda.

He is survived by wife, Peggy Meranda; daughters, Cindy Robinson, Debbie Meranda Howard, and Kim Meranda; grandchildren, Tom, Mike, and Samantha Robinson, Danielle and Devin Howard, and Trevor and Connor Meranda; brothers, Keith, Donny, Dale, and Jerry Meranda; and sister, Linda Young.

Funeral services were held March 8 at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia. Interment followed at the Manchester Cemetery.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home is serving the needs of the family.

Memorials may be made to the Earl W. Meranda Memorial Fund, Fifth Third Bank, 4350 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245.