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Lester Melton Obituary
CRIDERSVILLE -- Lester W. 'Les' Melton, age 65 of Cridersville, passed Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence. A private family service was held at Shawnee Alliance Church and burial followed in St. Matthew Cemetery. Bayliff & Son Funeral Home handled the services.
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Laura Wittenmyer Rice
November 20, 2023
Lester was a childhood friend that I reconnected with 50 years later on Facebook. Was just beginning to get to know him again. I enjoyed hearing from him and will miss his humor and friendship.
Mechele Antal-Burbank
March 1, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God ease your grief and help you to remember all the wonderful times you had together.
Greg (Slim) Comer
February 26, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I pray for the remembrances of the best times spent together.
Linda Amos
February 26, 2023
Jeff I am so sorry for you and your families loss.
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Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Cridersville311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH 45806
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