Pastor Stephen "Steve" Paul Merki, 59, of La Plata, Maryland, died March 6, 2017 at his residence with Hospice. Steve was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1957 to Paul Merki and Mary Ellen Merki. He is the husband of 38 years to Diane Kay Crisp Merki.

Friends received on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2PM until time of Funeral Service at 4PM at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains, Maryland 20695, officiated by Reverend G. A. Hankins. Interment on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11AM at Wesleyan Memorial Gardens, 9690 Shepherd's Creek Place, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service.