Merle Sipe, 77, of Mill Run, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his home. He was born February 19, 1937 in Springfield Township, Fayette County, a son of Ben and Lula (Pletcher) Sipe. His parents, sisters, Ethel Sipe and Edna Livengood and brothers, Willard, Bruce and Clark preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister, Beryl Rugg of Confluence and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday and from 11 AM – 1 PM Friday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will follow at 1 PM with Pastor Donald Bowser officiating. Interment in Imel Cemetery, Mill Run.