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Melvin Wilfing Obituary

Melvin Dean "Mel" Wilfing

LANCASTER: Melvin Dean ("Mel") Wilfing, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Mel was born August 25, 1937 in Wellsville, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marine Corp after graduating from Wellsville High School in 1956. After being honorably discharged in 1958, Mel attended and graduated from Ohio Valley Business College in 1960 where he met his wife, Patricia. The two were married July 15th, 1960. After a three year honeymoon in California that produced three sons, William Francis "Billy", Robert Dean "Bob" and Steven Michael "Steve", the two settled down long enough in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1963 to produce their fourth son, Timothy John "Tim". In 1965 the couple moved to Lancaster where Mel was employed by Anchor Hocking. The two built what would become the home they raised their boys. Two more sons would follow in the coming years, Daniel Patrick "Dan" and Patrick Joseph "Pat".

Mel is preceded in death by his son, Billy, his Father and Mother Frank and Leola, his brothers Charles and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his brother, Robert Sherman "Bob" (Joan), his sons, Bob (Liz), Steve (Julie), Tim (Lisa), Dan (Rita) and Patrick (Misty), his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A private showing at Sheridan Funeral Home will be followed by a grave-side service on Tuesday, March 26th at 11:00 AM at Floral Hills Memory Gardens conducted by Pastor Larry Kirby.

To send an online condolence and sign the guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and click obituaries.

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Mar. 25, 2013.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Laura (Clum) Brown

March 30, 2013

Sending all our love to Pat and the boys. So sorry to hear the sad news.

Chuck & Mary Lou Pitts

March 28, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by friends and loved ones in this time of mourning.

Hugs to you all,
Dave & April Donley and Family!

March 27, 2013

All My Love and Prayers to ALL the Wilfing Family.Mel will certainly be missed!!!! Kath Donley Schmelzer

March 27, 2013

Pat so sorry to hear about Mel. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Debbie Wildermuth - Hughes

March 26, 2013

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Larry Pliskin

March 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go to your family.

Lennie Conrad

March 26, 2013

Pat and boys, So sorry to hear about your loss. All those years of happy memories will help ease the sorrow.

Gordon Platt

March 26, 2013

Pat and family,
My sincerest sympathy during this time of loss. May you and your family find comfort in the wonderful memories. I never think of Mel without seeing him at a baseball game. Great memories! May God be with you all during this time.

Barb Wolf

March 25, 2013

Pat, We were so sorry to hear about Mel. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Paul and Nancy Coss

Nancy Coss

March 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace during this difficult time.

Andy Smeltzer

March 25, 2013

Dear, Pat and family I am so sorry to learn about mel. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

sherrie altman

March 25, 2013

Pat - So very, very sad to read this news. Remembering Mel with a smile and all the happy memories we shared. Love to you and the boys and may your memories help you in the days to come.

Diane Redd Maguire

March 25, 2013

Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.

Ray & Mary Lou Trax

March 25, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Mel. I have a picture of Mel, Dave Wolfe and my dad sitting together at a ballgame hanging in my office. That summer of 92' was the one I'll never forget and Mel was a huge part of if. God Bless, Matt and Mina Bozman

Matt Bozman

March 25, 2013

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Rene & Jerry Wheeler

March 25, 2013

Patrick & Family - Thinking of you and yours - Steve Betsko

March 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers.

Lois & Dean King

March 25, 2013

Pat and family, so sorry to learn of Mel's untimely passing. Out deepest condolences to all.
Tom & Linda Speaks and families

Linda Speaks

March 25, 2013

Our sincere sympathy for your loss. May God give you comfort. Howard and Linda Bozman

March 25, 2013

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord give you comfort and strength during this time and may Mel's many memories give you peace. Hugs to all Danny, Debi Clarridge and family.

Debi Clarridge

March 25, 2013

So very sorry for your loss but that loss is only temporary. We KNOW that by the Grace of God those who are 'In Christ' shall meet again in Heaven.

Larry & Carol

March 25, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. I remember Mel as a nice person during my younger years. My condolences to all who loved him.

Kevin Pendleton

March 25, 2013

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