Merrill W. Gleason Jr., 37, of Chillicothe, died Thursday in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born June 16, 1970 in Corning NY to Merrill Gleason Sr. and Carol Frace, who survive. Also surviving is a sister, Bonnie Patterson. Mr. Gleason was a legal secretary in Dayton, OH. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.