A memorial service – time and location to be announced – is planned for April 16 for Patricia Merino, formerly of Union City. She passed away April 3. She was raised in Union City. She graduated from Emerson High School in 1962. She was employed with the U.S. Testing Company and Stevens Institute of Technology, both in Hoboken. Surviving are two brothers, Paul and Donald; a sister, Frances West; her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families. Services arranged by the Leber Funeral Home, Union City (201) 863-1100.