Devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend to so many, Melanie Merriman, 32, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with aggressive breast cancer on February 12, 2010. She is survived by her son, Seth William; life-long friend and companion, Clifford Earle; her loving parents, Ron and Luana Merriman; a sister, Nicole Merriman; her grandmother, Rose Flowers as well as a niece and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins, including the extended Baranski family. Visitation will take place on Monday, February 15, 5:00-9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 16, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements handled by William Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Seth's educational fund or memorials in Melanie's name to the Karmanos Cancer Institute would be appreciated.