James F. Merritt - Age 42 - of Steubenville, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.He was born September 16, 1959 in Steubenville.James attended the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill.He was a U.S. Army veteran and is employed by the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.James is survived by his parents - Paul and Naomi Cunningham Merritt of Steubenville.2 Brothers: David E. Merritt and wife Debbie of Lorado, Texas Peter P. Merritt and wife Laura of Steubenville2 Sisters: Gayle McMillan of Toronto Susan A. Merritt of Houston, Texas4 Nephews & 2 NiecesFriends and family will be received for visitation 2-4 & 7-9 Saturday at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main Street, Toronto, and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday at the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church- State Route 213, Steubenville.A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, May 26, 2002 at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff Proya officiating. Burial will follow at the Center Chapel Cemetery, Pleasant Hill.Military Graveside Honors will be given by the Toronto American Legion Chaplain.Memorial contributions in memory of James may be made to the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, State Route 213, Steubenville, Ohio 43952Clarke Funeral Home, 302 Main Street, Toronto, Ohio 43964 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446