Mermel Janie (Rifkin), passed away peacefully on Feb24th at her home in Boca Raton, her children by her side. Janie spent her childhood in Miami, graduating from Miami High in 1962. She went to Ohio State and Graduated from the University of Miami. She is survived by her brother Joel Rifkin and her 2 adoring children, Danny Mermel and Robbi Nierenberg. She will be sorely missed.