Merle Alvin Johns, 82, of Claysville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in The Grove at New Castle. He was born June 19, 1942, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Alfred Lockard and Helen Johns Lockard. Merle was a laborer in the distribution and delivery industry. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, playing bingo and watching Steelers games. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.