Merkel L. Walters, 79

ELDORADO - Merkel L. Walters, 79, of Eldorado, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia Pugoisi of Fredericksburg, Rebecca Walters of New Mexico, and Lori Lee Robinson of Eldorado; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wanex Walters in 1979. Funeral services will be noon, today, Oct. 21, at the Zeller Funeral Home in East New Market where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Stephen C. Lonek will officiate. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Beulah.