Johnny L Speer, age 44, of Pottsville Pa, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at the Pottsville Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1959 in Gulfport, Miss. a son of Sandra L Speer Merwine. Surviving are his parents Lewis F and Sandra L (Speer) Merwine of R.D. Ashland; four sons Shawn Speer of Pottsville, John Speer of Schuylkill Haven, Kyle Speer of McAdoo, and Cody Speer of Hazelton; a daughter Alonna Speer of McAdoo; a brother Craig A Merwine of R.D. Ashland; two sisters Renee Daniel and Gail Neumeister both of Pottsville and a grand daughter. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, R.D. Ashland, Pa. Memorial contributions toward the funeral expenses can be made to the Gratz National Bank, P.O. Box 816, Valley View PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 W Main St, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.