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Loretta Melick Obituary

On February 27 our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Loretta Hirst passed away peacefully. She stayed strong for 103 ½ years. Home cooking her own meals, visiting with her friends and children, and cleaning her own house kept her going. Together with her husband, Robert Melick, they provided a wonderful upbringing for their three children, Robert Melick, Jr. of Zionsville, Brian Melick, and Nannette Fulmer. She loved watching over her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born Loretta Hirst she was raised near the middle of Allentown on 7th street to a very large Hirst family. She loved to entertain, and her home was always the meeting place for family events. She will always be remembered in our hearts. Services: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 4 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St. Allentown, PA 18102. Calling hour begins at 10:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Love Sue and Bill long long time friends

March 3, 2025

Melick family. Loretta was such a special person so kind to everyone Always felt welcome at the Melick home.Thoughts and prayers Brian,Rebecca,Bobby and Ann and family. RIP Loretta

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Joe Carcione

March 3, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Loretta's entire family.
I had the pleasure of working with Loretta at IVB at 17th & Chew. She was a consummate professional, she loved her customers and her customers loved her. She always was dressed to the nines. God bless her long life and may she rest in peace.

Dean Moyer

March 3, 2025

So sorry to hear this Bob and Brian my condolences to all

Donna Sonday

March 2, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the family. Loretta was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of her. R.I.P. Loretta

Tom and Louise Weaver

March 2, 2025

Bob the Ann, sorry for your loss.

Cecelia Ebbo Kemmerer

March 1, 2025

My deepest sympathy´s to Lotetta´s family. I worked with Loretta at Lehigh Valley Trust n IVB. She was a classy lady who always had a smile on her face. She went to school with my parents n she would share some great stories with me about their school days. She lived a good long life n please cherish all the wonderful memories of ur mother. RIP Loretta. Cecelia Ebbo Kemmerer

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trexler Funeral Home

1625 Highland Street, Allentown, PA 18102

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4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Trexler Funeral Home

1625 Highland Street, Allentown, PA 18102

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4

Service

12:00 p.m.

Grandview Cemetery

2735 Walbert Ave, Allentown, PA 18104

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Trexler Funeral Home, Inc.

1625 Highland Street, Allentown, PA 18102

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