Melinda M. (Marker) Lynch

Melinda M. Lynch, 57, of Milroy, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at her home.

Born Jan. 7, 1963, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Leona (Crisswell) Marker, of Lewistown.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon T. Crisswell and Vivan Crisswell-Johns, whom she dearly loved.

In addition to her mother, Melinda is survived by: sons, Donald "Donnie" Lynch Jr., of Lewistown, and Jared M. Lynch and wife, Stephanie, of Lewistown; six grandchildren, Cain Lynch, Parker Knepp, and Liam, Karma, Kale and Koa Lynch; sisters, Tammy Casalegno and husband, Jeff, of Calif., Holly Dean, of Burnham, and Buffy Spade, of Lewistown; nieces, Shania Spade and Jennifer Krafcheck; nephew, Jordan Spade; her aunt, "Chris" Holesapple, with whom she was very close; and her mother-in-law, Sandy L. Lynch.

Melinda attended Lewistown High School and was employed by Philips Ultrasound, Milroy.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Melinda enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts, and painting.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, followed by a Celebration of Life service, with Pastor Randy Traxler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Melinda's name may be made to: Rescue Our Furry Friends (ROFF), PO Box 6, Lewistown, PA 17044-0006.

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