Raeann Merlino Dies After RSV, Influenza Battle Young Pennsylvania Cheerleader

May 2024 · 1 minute read

People who knew Raeann Merlino, a fifth-grader from West Pittston, claimed she passed away after being admitted to the hospital on Thanksgiving Day with a confluence of RSV and influenza. Ten years old was she.

According to the family’s GoFundMe website, Rae was taken to CHOP as the infections wrecked havoc on her essential organs. Sunday saw her death.

Rae was a Wyoming Area School District student who enjoyed twirling and dancing, according to her obituary.

According to her obituary, Rae “was always dancing with amazing rhythm.” “Cheerleading became her passion and an outlet for her creativity and energy once she discovered it through her love of dance. Rae was deeply kind and empathetic with animals, especially Gus, her dog partner.”

Rae is survived by her father, Jamie Merlino, and mother, Dawn Gazda; brother, Adelio (AJ) Merlino; paternal grandmother, Ann Merlino; maternal grandparents, Rosemarie and Edward DeLucca; and a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and family members.

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