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Obituaries

Helen E. “Betty” Mellwig

November 30, 2012

Helen E. “Betty” Mellwig, 89, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, November 30, 2012 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born:  October 11, 1923 in Mill Hall, PA, she was a daughter of the late Horace L. and Helen K. (Cramer) Powers.

Personal:  Her husband, Bernhard J. “Benney” Mellwig died in 1985.  She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1941 and Rider College.  She then worked as a secretary at Binney and Smith.

Memberships:  She was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Forks Township and the senior citizen’s swim group at the YMCA.

Survivors:  A son, David M. Mellwig and his wife, Kathryn of Easton; a step-son, Richard A. Mellwig and his wife, Janet of Tatamy; a sister, Miriam “Mimi” English of Williams Township; 2 step-granddaughters, Robin Kostenbader and Karen Mellwig; a step-great grandson, Cody Kostenbader and nieces and nephews.  A sister, Phyllis J. Powers died earlier.

Services:  10:30 am Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Call from 7 – 8:30 pm Monday in the funeral home.  Interment in Arndt’s Cemetery.

Memorials:  Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton, PA 18040.

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  1. John and Elaine Young

    December 8, 2012 at 11:49 am

    We are sorry for the loss of your mother and we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one so close to the holidays. We have many fond memories going back to our Park Road to remember her by. Our deepest sympathy.

    Sincerely,

    John and Elaine