BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Claire Isicson-Merle, one of the most influential student-athletes in LIU Brooklyn history, passed away this past Saturday at the age of 91.

Isicson-Merle was the first female athlete in the history of LIU Brooklyn and a 2001 inductee into the LIU Brooklyn Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the school's track and field team. Isicson-Merle was the United States national champion in the 50-meter dash in both 1937 and 1938, and won the 100-meter dash in 1937.

She is survived by her son, Hugh Merle, her daughter in-law Christina Merle and her grandsons, Christopher and Zachary.
 
There is a viewing this evening from 7-9:00 p.m. at her home at:
44 Mill Road
Westhampton Beach, N.Y. 11978

Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 12:00 p.m. at:
Follett and Werner Funeral Home
60 Mill Rd
Westhampton Beach, N.Y. 11978