Merle W. Brown, age 93, of North Canton died Monday afternoon in Manor Care Heath Services after a brief illness. Born in Midvale, OH he was retired from Republic Steel. Mr. Brown was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple and is survived by his wife of 64 years: Annabelle Brown of the residence. Also survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Greg (Linda) Stewart of Magnolia, Mrs. David (Vicki) Grubb and Mrs. Dean (Becky) Smith both of North Canton. Six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday 11:00 A.M. in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 4817 Cleveland Ave., N.W. with Rev. Mike Frazier officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M.