Terry Dale Melhorn

Terry Dale Melhorn obituary, Mount Wolf, PA

Terry Dale Melhorn

Terry Melhorn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2022.
Terry Dale Melhorn, 66, died Monday, August 22nd at York Hospital. He was the husband of Diana Freeman Melhorn who celebrated their anniversary on June 27, 2006. Born in York, October 6, 1955, a son of Carol & Dale Melhorn, and stepmother Judy Spangler Melhorn. A 1973 graduate of York High. Terry was a very talented carpenter starting his career with Mel-El Construction. Later working at Platts Motors, Apple Chevrolet and Penn State Management.

He enjoyed volleyball in his younger years, skiing, hunting, archery & fly-fishing. Terry is survived by his daughter Jessica Warns and son-in-law Joe, granddaughter Cassidy. Brothers Gary and wife Cathy, Keith and wife Lori, Mike and wife Denise, sister Joanne Grove and husband Norm. Stepbrothers Jeff Spangler and wife Gina, Jerry Spangler and wife Lori, many nieces & nephews. Stepdaughters Jennifer Freeman, Brian Freeman, Barbie Stahlman and husband Josh, Debbie Derk and husband Jon. Step grandchildren Paul Stahlman, James and Ethan Derk. Also his beloved bird, Peach. He was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Boyer. A memorial gathering will be held Friday, September 9th, 5:30 to 7:30pm at Leg Up Farm, 4880 N Sherman St Ext., Mt. Wolf PA 17347.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Leg Up Farm's Equine Medical Fund.

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September 11, 2022

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Jennifer Writer

September 11, 2022

We will miss you Uncle Terry. So sorry we had lost contact but I did keep in contact with Jessica. She kept me informed. I love you both.

Randy Fink

September 9, 2022

Rest In Peace old friend, unfortunately we lost touch over the years. We did make a lot of good memories back in the 70s and working together in the 80s. It seems like so long ago, but times I´ll never forget.May God Keep You In His Hands Condolences to your family .

Beth Lefever Lefever

September 8, 2022

RIP Terry. My condolences to his family.

Mike Chapman

September 7, 2022

I will miss you,my classmate,best bud,roommate and volleyball partner.
I know God has you nearby. I hope to see you there, we'll play volleyball together again.

Brett and Jane

September 5, 2022

We sure have a lot of fun volleyball memories. Praying God is holding you in his arms, and blessing your family with peace and strength.

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