Loretta L. Merical
1962—2025

Loretta L. Merical, 63, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away July 12, 2025.

She was born January 31, 1962, to the late Daniel McNichols and Mary Leach McNichols of Waverly, Ohio.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her spouse, Jerry Merical and brother, Don McNichols.

Loretta was a housewife and attended the White Hall Church of Christ.

Survivors include her children, Cindy Masters, Laura Campbell, Katie Bocook and Teresa Merical, all of Ohio, and Amanda Merical of Jennies Creek;19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Chris McNichols of Ohio; sisters Cindy McNichols, Mary Pollock, Peggy Adams, Janet Swank and Tammy Church, all of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Mullins Family Funeral Home in Warfield. Cremation will follow.

A celebration for live services will be held at a later date. Mullins Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.