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Melanie HITCH Obituary
Age 75, of Kettering, passed away December 2, 2022, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH. Melanie is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, David Hitch; son, Charles (Jaclyn) Hitch; daughter, Kathryn (Nathan) Rentz; grandchildren, Andrew and Reagan Rentz, and Audrey Hitch, brother-in-law; Eddy Whichard, nieces, Amanda Swisher, Emily Partlow; brother-in-law John Hitch; sister-in-law Mary Sue Hitch; niece Jennifer Preston; and nephews, J. David Hitch, and William Hitch. Melanie is preceded in death by her father, Alden Snell; mother, Frances Snell; step-father, The Reverend O.V.T. Chamberlain; father-in-law, Dr. Joseph Hitch, Jr.; mother-in-law, Helen Hitch; and sister, Aldene Whichard. Visitation for family and friends will be held at 11:00 AM, funeral service at noon and reception to follow on Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. George's Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to GiGi's Playhouse, Towards Independence, or your local quilting society. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
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Sandi Pomeroy
December 15, 2022
I am so sad for your loss. I got to know Melanie and her Sewing/Embroidery talent when she joined OMEG (Ohio Machine Embroidery Guild) She was active in the group and willingly shared her knowledge with others. I enjoyed talking with her about her family. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Terrell
December 13, 2022
To Dr. Hitch and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your first mate of 50 years. Our thoughts and prayes are with you and your family.
Bobby and Phyllis Terrell
Joyce Stewart
December 12, 2022
Was so sadden and shocked to hear of Melanie's passing.. I will always remember her fun spirit and singing the turkey song. She was always so sweet and kind too and talented.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. She will surely be missed.
Edward Walz
December 11, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My deepest sympathies to you, David, and family.
Eileen Mallory (Material Girls)
December 9, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Melanie would sing "The Turkey Song" every year at our quilt guild meeting. She will be missed by so many.
Debora Cooper
December 9, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I so remember the "Turkey Song" as she would sing it every year when we worked together at PHDMC aka Combined Health District. I worked with her there for many years and share many funny memories and will now cherish them forever. I'm so saddened by Melanie's passing and will be praying for you all.
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