Anna K. Merrigan

Anna K. (Steuer) Merrigan, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Frank Joseph and Nellie Virginia (Bain) Steuer, and resided in Bensalem, PA.

Anna was a diligent and ambitious individual who worked as a Call Center Representative for the Purple Heart for 17 years. Prior to that, she worked as an Electronics Assembly Technician for many years. She took great pride in her work and was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. Anna attended Mastbaum High School, where she acquired the skills and knowledge that set the foundation for her successful career.

In addition to her professional achievements, Anna had a wide range of interests and hobbies. She was an avid sports fan, passionately supporting her beloved Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Dolphins, and Hurricanes. Anna also enjoyed participating in bowling leagues, challenging herself with crossword puzzles, delving into horror novels, and indulging in a good scare with horror movies. She had a deep appreciation for science fiction, fantasy, and detective shows. Anna was a talented artist, finding solace and joy in various arts and crafts.

Anna's compassion extended to animals as well, as she lovingly rescued and cared for many dogs and cats throughout her lifetime. Her kind heart and unwavering love for animals touched the lives of all those she encountered.

Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 26 years, Robert T. Merrigan, and her brother, John R. Steuer. She will be dearly missed by her children, Lynda Vogelei (The late Bruce), Catherine Merrigan, Robert Merrigan, and Terina Stevens (Enoch). She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her 8 cherished grandchildren: Kira (Bo), Sean (Collette), Brittany (Matthew), Bruce (Brittney), Ronald (Amanda), Thomas (Jenna), Chad (Lindsay), and Angela; Her 13 great-grandchildren: Sophia, Vincent, Thomas, Rosalyn, Louis, Annalise, Charlotte, Grace, Julie Ann, Bruce, Phillip, Cooper, and Oliver.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 9 to 11 AM at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by her service at 11 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Northeast Animal Rescue, PO Box 52395, Philadelphia, PA 19115, or by PayPal at narcats@gmail.com, or to Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation D/B/A: Purple Heart Foundation Phone: (703)256-6139, P.O. Box 49 Annandale, Va 22003