Melissa Wellington Byam

BYAM
MELISSA WELLINGTON
Age 40, of Mt. Lebanon, died suddenly on Friday, May 17, 2002. The third of five children, Melissa was born June 26, 1961, in Lowell, MA to Robert S. Byam and Doris P. Corliss. From the beginning, Melissa was known for her exuberance, determination and blazing mane of red hair. Surviving Melissa are her mother, Doris and her stepfather, David Corliss of Dover-Foxcroft, ME; her stepmother, Frances Byam of Sanford, ME; and her four siblings, Hilary Lukow of Berthoud, CO, Robert Byam, Jr. of Breckenridge, CO, Jessica Byam Klein of Clarksboro, NJ and Roger Byam of Hyannis, MA; and her longtime companion, Mark C. Schneider of Pittsburgh. Melissa was an avid athlete who enjoyed running, biking, aerobics and skiing. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and a dear and trusted friend to many. All who knew here will miss her dynamic presence. Melissa graduated from Foxcroft Academy and the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a degree in hotel management. Upon graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to assist in the opening of the Sheraton Grande Hotel and later worked for the Biltmore Hotel. In 1987, she moved to Pittsburgh and joined the staff of the PA Culinary Institute, whre she worked in several positions for the next ten years. Melissa later chose to pursue a career in software human resources, which led to her most recent position with CEI. A Memorial Service will be held in Melissa's memory at 11am, Sunday, May 26, 2002, at the Phipps Conservatory Outdoor Garden, One Schenley Park, Oakland. Contributions may be made to the Melissa W. Byam Scholarship Fund, c/o PNC Bank, Fifth Avenue Branch, 249 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15265. The fund will aid needy students who wish to study culinary and hospitality arts. Arrangements by the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 882-3850.
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