Obituaries
Melanie A. Lutz, 79
April 12, 2022
Melanie A. Lutz, 79, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Mary E. (Fenstermacher) Parmer. She was the loving wife of Lamar B. Lutz with whom she shared over 52 years of marriage.
She was a 1960 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. Melanie worked for the Lancaster Newspapers first as a secretary and then moved into circulation before retiring in 2008 after 37 years of service.
Melanie attended Lititz Church of the Brethren where she served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, usher and helped in the nursery. Later in her life she began attending the Lancaster Evangelical Free Church in Lititz.
She was a friendly, outgoing person who had a deep love and devotion for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Spring Melanie looked forward to the evening mating calls of the frogs in the pond, the visiting mallard ducks, and feeding the always hungry koi and goldfish. She also fed the birds and squirrels and fed crickets to her three toads living in the window well. She loved reading books and exchanged them with her friends. She also enjoyed staying in touch with all of her friends on Facebook. Melanie and Lamar loved cruising, especially the trans-Atlantic cruise to the Mediterranean countries. Her biggest enjoyment was being with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are three children: Gary L. Lutz, daughter in law, Kelly Lutz, Shelby L. Spangler and John W. Lutz companion of Haley Brumbach all of Lititz. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Morgan, Sidney, Cody, Madison, Haley, Brady, and Melanie’s sister, Diane F. Cheek wife of William of Lancaster.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 9:00AM-11AM at the church on Thursday. Casual dress is welcome. Interment will be at 2:30PM on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Flowers will be received, if so desired contributions can also be made to the Water Street Rescue Mission, PO Box 7508 Lancaster, PA 17604-7508 or COBYS Family Services, 1417 Oregon Rd, Leola, PA 17540.
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April 22, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I was her dentist for many years and loved her dearly. She was such a wonderful lady. Always talked about her family and shared updates with me. Always had a wonderful smile and a kind heart
April 21, 2022
melanie had my father for home room at mccasky hs many yrs ago; also she was coworker of mine at LNP circulation dept for 5 yrs…she was a great person, always friendly w great sense of humor…i was lucky to have worked w her…may her memory be eternal, God rest her soul.
April 19, 2022
Lamar and family: May God’s grace and peace surround you. And to my sweet cousin, Melanie … Until we meet again. Love always, The West Coast Parmer Clan
April 19, 2022
Lamar and family,
Always enjoyed talking with Melanie at the family reunions. She was always smiling and friendly as she shared her life happenings.
May you find comfort in your memories with Melanie. RIP❤️
April 17, 2022
She was a wonderful friend and co-worker. She could always make me laugh. Rest in peace Melanie! My prayers to her family.
April 16, 2022
Lamar and family,
So sad to hear of Melanie’s passing. She was a sweet ,humorous person and a great friend. I enjoyed working with her at LNP for many years and keeping in touch with her over the years . She always kept things interesting and would do anything for you . I’ve been sending prayers for her and now thoughts and prayers for your family. With heartfelt sympathy , Kathy Graham
April 16, 2022
Dear Lutz family,
I had the pleasure of working with Melanie in the circulation department. She always had a smile and such a joyful laugh. My thoughts are with all of you.
Amy Ebersole
