Shane Wilmer Mercer

March 23, 1955 - February 4, 2026

Shane Wilmer Mercer, 70, born March 23, 1955, in Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on February 4, 2026.

Shane spent his working years as a truck driver, dock worker, and heavy truck mechanic. He had a lifelong love of the beach, especially in Delaware. Those who knew him best would often find him out on the water with a fishing pole in hand or in his favorite chair at the bar, drink nearby, telling inappropriate tales of his adventures and misdeeds.

Shane also spent much of his time gardening — a lifelong hobby he took pride in.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Leonard and her husband Brian, and Trish Mercer; his grandchildren, Jennifer McKinney, Kayla McKinney, Amy Pruett, Alexis Lawyer, and Wilson Shane Leonard; his great-granddaughter, Halley; his brother, James Burns of Texas; and many cousins- particularly Bonnie Phillips and Jimmy Phillips who he maintained a close lifelong friendship with. Many nieces, great-nieces, one nephew, and many great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nora Pennington and Wilmer Mercer; his sisters, Sharon Bertogli-Carr and Shelly Richardson; and his brother, Earl Mundy.

The family asks that any donations be made directly to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. A private celebration of life gathering will be held in the near future with information to come from family.

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Shane Wilmer Mercer, 70, born March 23, 1955, in Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on February 4, 2026. Shane spent his working years as a truck driver, dock worker, and heavy truck mechanic. He had a lifelong love of the beach, especially in Delaware. Those who knew him best would often find him outContinue Reading

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Uncle Shane, Regrettably, life made it so we couldn’t be as close as we would have liked to be, but I will always hold on to the memories I have with you from my childhood. As hard as your passing has been on the family—especially your daughters—I know that you are now reunited with your parents and your siblings. You have no idea how much respect I have for you for making it to Mom’s bedside in her final days and for attending her funeral services. She needed her big brother, and you needed your baby sister during that time, regardless of how distant you two had grown over the recent years. You loved each other and were thick as thieves growing up. You were more alike in some ways than you both would care to admit. I know her passing hurt you, but I also know that she opened her arms to you when your time came. I thank God that we were able to have that reunion, even though the occasion was a sad one. I won’t go into detail, but so many events I never thought would come to be happened during Mom’s final days. I hope they brought you—and everyone involved—a sense of peace. I’m also grateful to have grown closer with Melissa and Trish through all of this. We need each other now more than ever. Give everyone a hug from me, and please continue to watch over us all. Rest in peace. Thank you for the memories.

Oh Dad. I never wanted this day to come, and I don't think I ever allowed myself to believe it would. I didn't really see you as old. I saw you the way you are in this photo. Strong, unbreakable and enduring. Even though I saw you aging, I didn't believe you would ever really be gone. And now that you are I just hope that you knew how much I love you. Fly high Dad.

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