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BORN
1941
DIED
2013
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Harold Mellen Obituary
He was born Jan. 8, 1941, in New Port News, Va., the son of Harold and Helen Quinn Mellen. On Aug. 27, 1994, he was united in marriage to the former Carrie Gardner Farr. He had been employed in the bakery department of Price Chopper in Oneida. He was a member and was the current Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, of Oneida Lodge No. 767. He had been the safe driving instructor for the A.A.R.P., was a member of the R.S.V.P. and had received the Presidential Life Achievement award, had done video tech and audio repair for PAC 99, was a Ham Radio operator with Call No. K2UCO, and for over 50 years provided the emergency network.
Harold was a volunteer with the American Red Cross and had done tutoring for Literacy Volunteers at Oneida Library, and was active with the Boy Scouts of America.
Surviving is his wife, Carrie; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Deborah Farr, of West Winfield and Henry Farr, of Oneida; a daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Steven Rotola, of Lewisburg, Pa.; one sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Norman Zona, of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013, from the Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home, 322 Washington Ave., Oneida. Interment will be made in Valley View Cemetery, Oneida. Friends may call on Saturday, April 13, from 1-3 p.m. preceding the service, with the Rev. Thomas Burgess, of Hope Christian Fellowship, of Canastota, officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Mellen
William Garrison
March 27, 2020
Many years we knew Harold and Carrie and what a nice couple. Harold was always into something outside of work such as CBS radios and especially his photography. He is the one we choose to take our wedding pics back in 1994 and he did great. We miss him and we miss you Carrie since we have been in Virginia now over 21 years. May the Lord be with each of you.
Valèrie Warren-Prescott
March 27, 2014
Carrie I have prayed for you.many times over the year
Love in Christ Valerie
Tim Moylan Family
May 29, 2013
Just learned of Harold's passing. He was always a great help testing equipment for Oneida HS video tapings.
We'll keep him and family in our prayers.
Anthony DeFrank
April 12, 2013
Carrie, and family.
I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for all of you during this time!
Rodney St. Clair
April 10, 2013
Just read of Harold's passing on the Scoutwire. Good man. Shared many Scouting experiences in the 60's & 70's. My condolences to the family.
Cindy Jean-Baptiste
April 9, 2013
Carrie, I'm so glad that I had the chance to meet Ham. Always so gentleman like. His love for you was always obvious when you were around. I've missed seeing him in the parking lot each night since his passing to pick you up. My thoughts and prayers for you and the rest of the family.
Tracy Gilboy
April 8, 2013
My condolence to the family.
Yavonne Relyea
April 7, 2013
Harold you will be missed and Gid has a good guy whi didn't deserve to be taken so aerly. He did our oictures for my mother and father when we were younger. Thought and prayers to friends and family.You were a good friend of the family for years. RIP
Bonney
April 7, 2013
Ovaries I am so sorry to learn of Harold's passing. It came as such a shock. My brother Jeff and him were friends for a very long time. That is how I met him. He had the patience of a saint and never seemed to let anything bother him. He always was happy and.I don't think I ever saw him any other way. He was always trying to help my brother whenever he could even though it seemed at times to fall on deaf ears. Even though I never saw you both very often, I will miss your wonderful husband. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. God bless you and give you comfort and strength to help you at this very sad time in your life. Hugs, Bonney
Michael Shay
April 6, 2013
Harold was a class mate of mine -- OHS 1959. I have know Harold ever since Junior High. We'll all miss him. He was a helping hand to the whole Oneida community -- a gentle soul. God bless him and all his family.
Patricia Bortle Barnhart
April 4, 2013
So sorry to read of Mr. Mellen's passing. He invited me and members of our family to the Elk's Memorial Service where my father was one of the recently deceased members. I remember how kind he was and appreciative of the photos and memorablilia that we donated to the Elks in honor of our dad. He certainly was a kind and gentle man. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Sheila Buckingham (Hodge)
April 4, 2013
So sorry to hear about Harold's passing. He will be missed by so many that new him. He is now in God's arms. Rest in Peace.
Janet Lawrie
April 4, 2013
Harold did my wedding pictures in February 1973.He certainly will be missed by a lot of organizations and people
Gail Ward
April 3, 2013
Carrie, so sorry for your loss. Harold was great at a lot of things including his picture taking. He will be missed by a lot of people. Condolemces to you and your family! God Bless and watch over you!
April 3, 2013
Ham. We miss you already. Thanks for all the memories and help during the 40 years of friendship.
Carrie, call us if we can help in any way! Peter and Celine
Walter and Donna Geisler
April 3, 2013
Harold will be missed. He did photo work for our 40 anniversary which was amazing and was an integral part of helping clients with hearing disabilities in our insurance business. Our sincere sympathy to the family in this time of sorrow. The Geislers
April 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Harold was an assistant scout master with my dad, Gene Pavone, back during the 60's I believe. I remember him
well.
Kathy Pavone Devine
Charlotte, NC
Eneida Barone
April 2, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
I was honored to work with Harold through AARP Driver Driver Safety.
April 2, 2013
Sorry to hear about Harold.Iworked with Harold a number of year,S AT BRENNANS APPLIANCES ON MADISON ST SINCERLY RON WALDRON
gary Gardner JR
April 2, 2013
uncle HAM was a very special person. when you were down he would sit and talk about personal stuff or just ramble on about stuff that didnt mean nothing to the subject to get you out of the mood and make ya laugh. he was fun to be around at picnics and parties. he is a great soul that will be greatly missed.
Alan Cordary
April 2, 2013
I have known Harold for most of my life although had lost touch with him several years ago. It's nice to see all the nice comments about him here - truly deserved. My condolences to his family.
Paul Sofranko
April 2, 2013
I'm very saddened to hear of Ham going Silent Key. He taught me Morse Code and Radio theory when I was in high school in the late 1970s. He was a good man and had a strong work ethic and practical value system. He was very wise.
Paul ex-KA2CWN
April 2, 2013
My condolences to the family. I've only been a amatuer radio operator since Oct 2012. Have talked to him many times on the New York State Phone Traffic and Emergency net. Very nice man. Will be missed very much
73
Mike
KD2AXP
Rosemary Keenan
April 2, 2013
My condolences to the family. I really didn't know Harold until I took the safe driving course from him last year .... and found him to be quite a remarkable fellow! I am glad I got to know him.
Charles Uttech
April 2, 2013
Ham was extremely active as an instructor and leader in the AARP Driver Safety program. I am deeply sadden by his passing, and I know his fellow Driver Safety volunteers will miss him deeply. On behalf of the all the volunteers in our program, our condolences to Carrie and Ham's family and friends.
Lou Best
April 2, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a very dedicated man who worked for perfection in what he undertook; from teaching the AARP Safe Driver's course to his filming the Durhamville Bicentennial a few years ago. Thanks for the memories. RIP
Tina & Ron Ward
April 2, 2013
HAM was a great man and will be missed deeply. He put his heart and soul into everything he did and would do anything for anyone. Rest In Peace our Friend
Dewayne & Julie Mullins
April 2, 2013
Dewayne & Julie Mullins
Prayers for the family and friends may he rest in peace.
Barb
April 1, 2013
Harold will be missed at PAC99. He was a gentleman with a lot of patience. I am sure he will continue to volunteer in heaven.
Richard (David) Mellen
April 1, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Although he was 9 years my senior, Harold always took time with me when I was in Oneida for visits. Best memories include helping him deliver newspapers from South Willow Street; watching him and trying to be of assistance as he built model airplanes with gasoline motors that fasinated me as they flew; and him taking time with me when I was very young to introduce me to the pinball machines in a store by the railroad tracks. He always treated me in a very kind manner. He enjoyed teaching and helping others throughout his life. I will miss him. My prayers go out to his immediate family.
Billy & Renee Garrison
April 1, 2013
Ham was a good natured and very nice man and became a family friend many years ago and we are saddened of his loss and may God extend his loving arms around his family. We love you all and God Bless you.
Jim Labrecque
April 1, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends.
Having known 'Ham' for the better part of 30 years, all I can say is that he will be truly missed.
Best 73s OM, Jim, KC1RM
April 1, 2013
The family is in my prayers
John Fox
April 1, 2013
HAM was my roommate at SUNY Morrisville 1969-1970 and close friend ever since--such a kind and caring person. He will be greatly missed.
Lee Hatfield Jr
April 1, 2013
My Condolences, god Bless and Comfort all who knew Mr Mellen.
"Ham" was his nickname on the Amateur Radio, and he will not be forgotten, but shall be remembered by all who knew Harold.
K2UCO "Ham" Silent Key
73 "OM" K2HAT
The Laurin Family
April 1, 2013
He was truly a dedicated man. We can not express our loss and prayers for his family. He reached many people throught the adult Literacy program
Norm & Micky Barriger
April 1, 2013
so sorry. Ham had done our wedding pictures. He was so good at the this that he did. Our simathy to the whole family.
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