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Melvin Ringer Obituary
Melvin C. Ringer Sr., 64, of Washington, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in the emergency department of Washington Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1955, in Washington, a son of the late Melvin L. Ringer Sr. and Shirley Prosser Ringer.
Mr. Ringer attended McGuffey High School and worked at Ringer Brothers Masonry.
He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed tinkering on tractors, hunting, fishing and camping, as well as watching President Trump on television.
Mr. Ringer was a member of the Moose, Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Washington.
On April 19, 1981, he married Brenda L. Barnhart, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Melvin C. (Amanda) Ringer Jr., Wendy L. Ringer (William Glendenning), Brenda Denise (David) Leavines and Jeffrey M. Ringer Sr. (Abby Willhoft), all of Washington; siblings, Ronald (Carol) Ringer of Washington, Dolores Bell (Tim Areford) of Canonsburg, Betty (Jeff) Dufresne of Canonsburg and Harry (Jane) Ringer of Taylorstown; 12 grandchildren, Breanna Ringer, Melvin C. Ringer III, Christina Montgomery, Zachary Montgomery, Olivia Montgomery, Dawson Leavines, Haley Leavines, Bella Leavines, Nevaeh Leavines, Leland Leavines, Jeffrey M. Ringer Jr. and Glenn McMasters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two siblings, Debbie Ringer and Melvin Leroy Ringer Jr.; a niece, Andrea Langham; and two great-nephews, Christian Ringer and Scott Ealy.
Due to Centers for Disease Control recommendations, no public services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brenda Ringer to assist Brenda and the Ringer family in their time of need.
Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., Washington.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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olivia and zach and tina and jeffrey
February 27, 2022
we miss you pap we wish you was here rn you was a funny guy and you been here for all of us and we just miss that you know love. jeffrey. and olivia. tina. zach. rip
Denny& Maryellen Reese
March 20, 2020
RIP Melvin. You are a dear friend that will be greatly missed We love you Melvin
Cora Frank
March 19, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Melvin will be sadly missed by many. God Bless you all during the time of trial. You're in our prayers. .... Sean, Cora And Gherkin.
Bill McDonald
March 19, 2020
Sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a good man, I only met him once but I think he was a funny guy. R.I.P MELVIN
Rob Miklic
March 19, 2020
Brenda, Denise, Wendy, Melvin and Jeff - my deepest condolences to you at such a sad time. Melvin was a kindhearted and funny guy who was the life of the party. May he rest in peace and always be in your hearts. God bless!
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