Meredith "Merrie" Lord Wolek is an original character on the American soap opera, One Life to Live. The role was originated by Trish Van Devere from the debut episode through December 1968. Merrie was most notably portrayed by Lynn Benesch, who assumed the role from January 1969 until the character's on-screen death in August 8, 1973, briefly reappearing in 1987.