Jacob “Jack” Merkin, 83, of West Hartford, died August 24. He was the husband of Joyce (Ertman) Merkin. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Ida (Cheshensky) Merkin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister-in-law Evelyn Ertman; a niece Zina Rose (Robert Milgate) Merkin; and a nephew James Merkin. He was also predeceased by his brother, Dr. Marshal Merkin.