Catherine Merriman

Catherine Merriman, of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, passed away at home, surrounded by those that loved her on April 21, 2025, at age 65. Loving wife of David Taylor. Beloved mother of Dana Taylor (Greg) and Christopher Taylor (Lauren). Also survived by her grandchildren, Gregory Oprea and Christopher Taylor, as well as her siblings, Kimberly Merriman , Marcel Merriman, and the late Debra Merriman and Beverly Merriman. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Catherine was born and raised in Philadelphia, loved the summer season and spending time at the Jersey shore. What brought Catherine the most joy was being a grandmother to her beloved grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Thursday, April 24, from 9:30 – 11:00am at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711Frankford Ave. (between Unruh & Knorr sts) There will be a prayer service at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Further arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family. 

Crystal Merriman

My condolences to Dana ..Uncle day day.. Christopher... And the rest of the family. Aunt Trudy I am truly going to miss you and are conversations I am so thankful that we got to spend so much time over the past few years together.. we both realized how much we truly have in common.... With how we fight for what's right and speak up about things that are wrong... But our heart was always in a good place either way... I love you and I am truly going to miss you.. you are finally free and out of pain you fought such a good fight you were so strong... No you are in heaven with your loved ones please send my love and kisses to my mother my sister grandma and Aunt Ronnie.... And Trudy you will always be in my heart.. XOXO🌹🫶🙏🫶🌹

Crystal Merriman

My condolences to Dana ..Uncle day day.. Christopher.. and the rest of our family...Aunt Trudy we are truly going to miss you I'm so glad over the past few years me and you have gotten so close ....understanding each other so much more realizing how much we had in common how we would fight/defend for our family .. I'm so sorry and heartbroken that you had to leave so soon but I know you're not in pain anymore you fought such a good fight you were so strong.... You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart I love you.. while you're up in heaven please send my love and kisses to my mother ....grandmother... Aunt Ronnie.....and my sister Kimberly....XOXO

Beth Davis

Although we haven't seen much of each other in the passing years. It was always a pleasure when we would. You and Day Day will always be in my heart.

Joey K

Trudy you was definitely one of a kind and if anyone messed with you or family you definitely let them know. I am glad that I was able to talk to you a few weeks ago but I heard it in your voice that you were ready to go and be with your loved ones. May your rest in peace. I am definitely gonna miss you saying hey Joey K how are you doing.

Joanne Rogers

First I would like to send my condolences to the whole Merriman and Taylor Family. Trudy will be missed by many, including me. May she rest in peace and enjoy the time she will now have with the reunited family. Hugs to all the family. I love you all. Joanne

Pat and Rose Merriman

May you rest in peace Aunt Trudy. You were truly one of a kind. Anyone mess with your family you didn't care you would go get them. You loved being a grandmother. You would always had me cracking up and you loved to listen to your radio and relax. We love you aunt trudy I know you are partying with your mom and aunt Debbie. Rest easy beautiful angel. My condolences toYncle Day, dana, Chris, mom, uncle Mark and family. Watch over your family.

Adele cappeletti

So sorry for your loss day,dana,chris,your my mom was like family to me I will miss my neighbor and good friend of 19yrs we had good times gert always was there for me.she was a loving mom,grandma and friend.i know she in paradise with no more sickness or pain.rest in peace gert i will miss you dearly

Dana

Mom there are no words to describe how much I loved you!My heart is broken.There will never be another you♥️

Jackie Morales

So sorry for your loss💔 May she rest in peace😇 My thoughts & prayers are with all who loved her❤️🙏🏼

Anonymous

Dana, Chris, Day, Lauren, Greg, Gregory, Christopher, Mom (Kimmy) and Uncle Marc, We hope that all of your good memories help you get through the days ahead. Aunt Trudy will be missed. May she rest in peace. Love, Danny, Tara, Molly and Dannyboy

Makayla

Rest easy my beautiful aunt Trudy, your fun and crazy personality will be missed. I love you.

11 Responses

  1. Dana, Chris, Day, Lauren, Greg, Gregory, Christopher, Mom (Kimmy) and Uncle Marc,

    We hope that all of your good memories help you get through the days ahead. Aunt Trudy will be missed. May she rest in peace. Love, Danny, Tara, Molly and Dannyboy

  2. So sorry for your loss💔 May she rest in peace😇
    My thoughts & prayers are with all who loved her❤️🙏🏼

  3. Mom there are no words to describe how much I loved you!My heart is broken.There will never be another you♥️

  4. So sorry for your loss day,dana,chris,your my mom was like family to me I will miss my neighbor and good friend of 19yrs we had good times gert always was there for me.she was a loving mom,grandma and friend.i know she in paradise with no more sickness or pain.rest in peace gert i will miss you dearly

  5. May you rest in peace Aunt Trudy. You were truly one of a kind. Anyone mess with your family you didn’t care you would go get them. You loved being a grandmother. You would always had me cracking up and you loved to listen to your radio and relax. We love you aunt trudy I know you are partying with your mom and aunt Debbie. Rest easy beautiful angel. My condolences toYncle Day, dana, Chris, mom, uncle Mark and family. Watch over your family.

  6. First I would like to send my condolences to the whole Merriman and Taylor Family. Trudy will be missed by many, including me. May she rest in peace and enjoy the time she will now have with the reunited family. Hugs to all the family. I love you all.
    Joanne

  7. Trudy you was definitely one of a kind and if anyone messed with you or family you definitely let them know. I am glad that I was able to talk to you a few weeks ago but I heard it in your voice that you were ready to go and be with your loved ones. May your rest in peace. I am definitely gonna miss you saying hey Joey K how are you doing.

  8. Although we haven’t seen much of each other in the passing years. It was always a pleasure when we would. You and Day Day will always be in my heart.

  9. My condolences to Dana ..Uncle day day.. Christopher.. and the rest of our family…Aunt Trudy we are truly going to miss you I’m so glad over the past few years me and you have gotten so close ….understanding each other so much more realizing how much we had in common how we would fight/defend for our family .. I’m so sorry and heartbroken that you had to leave so soon but I know you’re not in pain anymore you fought such a good fight you were so strong…. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart I love you.. while you’re up in heaven please send my love and kisses to my mother ….grandmother… Aunt Ronnie…..and my sister Kimberly….XOXO

  10. My condolences to Dana ..Uncle day day.. Christopher… And the rest of the family. Aunt Trudy I am truly going to miss you and are conversations I am so thankful that we got to spend so much time over the past few years together.. we both realized how much we truly have in common…. With how we fight for what’s right and speak up about things that are wrong… But our heart was always in a good place either way… I love you and I am truly going to miss you.. you are finally free and out of pain you fought such a good fight you were so strong… No you are in heaven with your loved ones please send my love and kisses to my mother my sister grandma and Aunt Ronnie…. And Trudy you will always be in my heart.. XOXO🌹🫶🙏🫶🌹

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