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Nathan Melnick

December 19, 2014

Nathan Melnick

Nathan Melnick, 98, of Easton, PA died Friday, December 19, 2014 at home. Born August 14, 1916 in Blossburg, PA he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Fingerman) Melnick.

A graduate of Bangor High School, he was the founder and owner of Wellmade Novelty Co. in Bangor and co-founder of Country Miss in Bangor all before retiring in 1984. He served in the Army during WWII attached to the combined Chief of Staff in Washington, DC.

He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Bangor Lodge, F. & A. M. and member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton.

He is survived by two daughters: Ellen of Chicago, IL, and Gail of Philadelphia, PA. His wife: Ruth (Reibman) Melnick died in 1995. Sisters: Edith Gruber, Dorothy Edelsen and brother: Everett Melnick all died earlier.

Services will be 11:00 AM Monday (Dec. 22) in Temple Covenant of Peace, 15th and Northampton Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www. AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Bunny Kossifos

    December 21, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I will always remember Mr. Melnick. I handled his Personal Insurance Needs for many years at Henry S. Lehr, Inc. My condolences to his daughter, Ellen. He was quite a man and lived a long and good life.

  2. Shirley Wolfe

    December 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I will always remember Mr. Melnick as I worked for Bill Lehr at Henry S. Lehr, Inc. He was quite the gentleman. After retiring from Lehr I worked for Gabrielle Schoeppner and again had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Melnick on a regular basis. I always looked forward to seeing and chatting with him. Also enjoyed seeing his daughter, Ellen, on occasion. She was a very special daughter to her father. Mr. Melnick certainly lived a long and healthy life.