Stephen Locke Merrill, 60, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Hingham, MA, he was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire; he moved to New Egypt where he resided for many years before moving to Trenton. Stephen was a supporter of the Arts in Trenton and was a member of a local photography group. Stephen loved the outdoors, was an avid windsurfer and enjoyed running and kayaking.

Son of the late Robert Merrill and brother of the late Bobby Merrill, Stephen is survived by his three daughters, Stephenie Moschera, Hannah Merrill and Olivia Merrill; his granddaughter, Harlow Moschera; his mother, Nancy Merrill; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Sophie Merrill; his daughters' mother, Sara Merrill as well as many nieces and nephews.

A visitation with the family will be held Saturday, September 3rd from 3 to 5 p at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown, NJ 08501. Please no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Health Development Office, FBO Trauma ICU, 2 Capital Way Suite 361, Pennington, NJ 08534.