Joan Marie Abell Mersinger

Ocean Pines

Joan Marie Abell Mersinger, 89, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Ocean Pines surrounded by loving family.

Born June 19, 1934, in Baltimore, she was happily married to Joseph Mersinger for the past 66 years.

In addition to her husband Joe, she is survived by her four sons: Stephen Eric Mersinger and his wife Denise, of Berlin, Paul Mersinger and his wife Dawn of Westminster, Matt Mersinger and his wife, Karen of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Michael Mersinger and his wife Janet of Rincon, Georgia.

She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, who she adored and who lovingly called her “Mommo”: Stephen, Kenny and Nick Mersinger, Andrew and Lauren Mersinger, Erica Cardinal, Luke Mersinger, Mattie Lawson, and Katherine Mersinger. She also had several great grandchildren: Cameran Mersinger, Avery, Grace and Hazel Cardinal, Kailynn and Logan Mersinger.

Joan was a member of St. John Neumann Church, in Berlin. She graduated from Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore in 1952.

A memorial service followed by a celebration of life will be announced soon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joan’s name to Coastal Hospice Berlin, or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.