Jason M. Merchant

August 16, 1983 - February 25, 2017

Jason M. Merchant, 33, of Mount Joy, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Daniel and Amy B. (Akeley) Merchant. Jason enjoyed the outdoors and visiting the family camp in Warren County. Surviving in addition to his mother, Amy and Father, Daniel are two brothers, Jeff Merchant, husband of Kianna of Marietta and Josh Merchant of Bainbridge; a sister, Melody Merchant of Lancaster; Paternal grandparents, Richard Merchant, husband of Gail of Elizabethtown; maternal grandmother, Myrna Williams of Mount Joy; 2 nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clarence Akeley. A memorial service honoring Jason's life will be held at the Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc. 16 East Main Street, Mount Joy on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 12 noon. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 10 am to 12 noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gatehouse, 649 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.