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Melanie Geffert Obituary

Melanie Geffert, 51, of Nesquehoning, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at Weatherwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.

Melanie was born in Kingston, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth DeReemer Kubasti, Dallas.

She was a graduate of Dallas High School. She was previously employed by Wise Potato Chip, Forty Fort, and then worked as a nurse's aide at The Village at Greenbriar.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her sons, Andrew Kopco and Kevin Kopco, both of Nanticoke; daughter, Kara Geffert, Nesquehoning; companion, Jim Seeley, Nanticoke; brother, David Kubasti, Hazleton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Melanie's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jan. 9, 2019.

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Beth Luksic Martin

January 11, 2019

Melanie was in my class at Dallas. She was always a kind, gentle soul. My sympathies to her entire family, especially her children.

January 9, 2019

To: Jim Seeley
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss of your companion.
Sincerely,
Pat Conflitti

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