Dorothy Mertz 83, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Hudson, FL. She was born August 7, 1932 in Middletown, NY to William Cawein and Dorothea Albrecht Cawein and resided in Otisville, NY. She is survived by her husband: Gerald Mertz; son: Gary Mertz (Shelley); 2 daughters: Cheryl Hilbrandt (Rich) and Tracy Pechacek (Steve); and grandchildren: Amanda and James Simmons, Clayton and Zoe Mertz, Briana and Steven Pechacek and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son: Todd Mertz. Interment services will take place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.