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Melvin VanArt Obituary
Melvin R. VanArt, 85, Wernersville, died Feb. 5, 2010, at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Mary E. (Shelton) VanArt.
Born in McAlisterville, he was the son of the late John A. and Elsie B. (Hoffman) VanArt.
He was a member of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church.
He was an Army veteran, having served in World War II, where he was awarded a Bronze Star.
He retired in 1989 after 10 years with Corbit Inc. in Wyomissing, having formerly worked for Car Tech for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Randall L. VanArt, and his wife, Sharon, Wernersville; a daughter, Sandra L., and her husband, Robert F. Wummer, Denver; two sisters, Ruth and her husband, William Ressler, Wernersville, and Mae, widow of Victor Sookiasian, Manheim; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence VanArt.
Funeral services are rescheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, with the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Sloan officiating. Friends are invited to call from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Melvin VanArt
Althea Fetherolf
February 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Mel was very much liked by my husband Charles when working together at CarTech. Many sympahties.
Robin & Darren Daub & Family
February 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dona Pauley
February 9, 2010
With My Deepest Sympathy,Randy Sharon and Niki You Are all in my thoughts and prayers for a brighter tomorrow
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curvin and gloria burkholder
February 8, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 8, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy,
Carim Eye And Retina Center
Dave and Joyce Sharpley
February 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian and Wendy Moyer
February 8, 2010
We send our heartfelt condolences to you all. Mr. VanArt was such a kind man, and we know he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
God Bless,
Brian and Wendy
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