Marie R. VanCola Mercer

MARIE R. VANCOLA MERCER, 86

Glass Artist

LAKELAND - Ms. Marie R. VanCola Mercer, 86, passed away Dec. 24, 2007 of pneumonia.

Ms. Mercer was born Oct. 11, 1921 in Lower Chichester, PA to Morris and Amelia (Savoy) Mercer. She later moved to Lakeland in 1990 from Rochester, NY. She worked as a self employed stained glass artist, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Ms. Mercer is survived by her son, Gary P. and wife, Carol VanCola; brother, John Mercer; sisters, Dolores Mercer and Sister Elizabeth Mercer; great aunt, Dolores Savoy; sister in law, Madeline Church; grandchildren, W.M., Danielle, Garrison and Morgan VanCola.

Visitation will be Thurs. from 7-9 p.m. at Gentry-Morrison Northside Chapel. A funeral mass will be conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Northside Chapel.