Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Cherry Hill on Mar. 19, 2026.
Melvin G. Smith of Marlton, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia PA died March 19, 2026.

He was the loving partner of 50 years of Sharon Zuber. Also survived by his cousins Pat and Linda.

Mel was a graduate of the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and worked as a CPA for over 30 years.

Graveside services will be Sunday, March 22, 2026 beginning 11:00 am at Montefiore Cemetery, (Sec. Private M) Jenkintown, PA.

Contributions in his memory can be made to B'nai Brith, https://www.bnaibrith.org

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

Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Cherry Hill

2001 Berlin Road 2001 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

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