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Kenneth W. Mellinger, 82

July 22, 2021

Kenneth W. Mellinger, 82, of Millersville and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Betty Lou Hoffheinz Mellinger who passed away in 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harvey B. and Gladys Wolfe Mellinger.

Ken had worked for over 40 years as a mechanical engineer and maintenance worker for Kunzler & Co. until his retirement.

He was a member of the 8th Ward Social Club, the Riverside Club, and loved to play golf.

Ken is survived by his children: Kim Keller, Luanne married to David Sweigart, and Lisa married to Fred Thomas, all of Lancaster, Kenneth married to Lorraine Mellinger of Willow Street, Kathy Oberholtzer of Leola, and Melissa married to Mark Clark of Columbia, and by his 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received by his family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA from 10-11AM, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ken’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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Condolences to the Family

July 26, 2021

59 years; 21,535 days; 3,101,040 hours having you as a neighbor.  A friendship truly enjoyed.  You will be missed.  Until we become neighbors again.  Rest in peace my friend and neighbor. Paul J. Kralicek Jr. 

July 25, 2021

Dear Family,
You have my deepest sympathy.  Kenny will truly be missed.  Your father was one of a kind.  Truly he was.  I always had the best times, and so many great memories, at all the family picnics and the fabulous New Year’s Eve dinners at Fred and Lisa’s.  Your parents were so much fun to be around and a beautiful couple.  Now they are together again.  Rest in peace Betty Lou and Kenny.
Kathleen Tobias

July 25, 2021

I worked with Kenny at Kunzler’s for many years. Sorry to hear of his passing. With sympathy to all the family.
Jerry Brooks
 

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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