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Melissa A. Drum
1974 - 2021
Melissa A. Drum
1974 - 2021
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BORN
1974
DIED
2021
Melissa Drum Obituary
Melissa A. Drum, 47, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday at her residence.
Born Sept. 7, 1974, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Karl and Marilyn Moyer Bassler, Middleport.
She was employed as a van driver for Pottsville Area School District.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jeffrey Drum, daughter, Haley Drum and companion, John Yurdock and Leah, sons, Jeffrey and Evan, all of New Philadelphia; granddaughter, Cecelia; sisters, Karla, wife of Gary Matlock, Middleport, Rebecca, wife of Joseph Leskin, Brockton; nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Thomas J. Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia, with the Rev. Ronald J. Minner officiating. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. until time of service Friday. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family requests donations to the funeral home to help defray expenses.
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Phil & Sonja Caterina
April 11, 2022
Dear Karl & Marilyn,
Sonja & I send our love and deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Denise Barnes
October 15, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter, mother,wife... Hold all your great and dear memories in your heart of her ...
(Anna) Mae Banavage) Mohl
October 7, 2021
Marilyn and Family My deepest sympathy to you and yours on the passing of your daughter. Cherish the good memories and hold them near and dear to your heart.
God Bless!
Terry Koch
October 2, 2021
Just heard the heartbreaking news. I am so sorry.
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MArcia Fegley
October 1, 2021
So sorry for this loss; my prayers to and for your entire family
Patty Reed
September 30, 2021
Marilyn, Karl, and all of Missy´s Family, imam saddened by your loss. My thoughts are of all of you, be strong keep her memories forever in your hearts.
Patty and Family.
Bernadette
September 30, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of Missy, she was one of a kind, I will never forget her. Hugs to her family
Margaret Ann Vilcheck
September 30, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sue Kirby
September 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers
Bernadette Farrell
September 30, 2021
Marilyn and Carl
Our HEARTS are so sadden for your loss. I have no words. You are in our thoughts. Sending Love. Dave&Bernadette
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