Obituaries

David M. Mellwig, 70, of Wilson Borough, died Friday, February 3, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born December 19, 1946 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Bernhard J. “Benney” and Helen E. “Betty” (Powers) Mellwig.  He and his wife, Kathy M. (Eck) Mellwig were married 24 years.

David was an accountant for PPL Electric, Allentown and retired in 2008.  Prior to that he worked for Laneco, Easton.

He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin University, Washington, DC and was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving with his wife, Kathy, is his step-brother, Richard Mellwig of Tatamy.

Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Forks Township.  A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time Tuesday in the church.  Interment will be in Arndt’s Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton, PA 18040 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.