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Evylin C. Mellinger, 92

August 25, 2019

Evylin C. Mellinger, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.

Born in Windber, Somerset County, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Ila Berkey Callihan. She graduated in 1945 as valedictorian of her class at Ephrata High School, and graduated with honors from Reading Business Institute.

Evylin had worked in accounting for DenTal EZ in Lancaster for 20 years. Prior to this, she worked in the accounting offices at the Lancaster Host Resort. She loved playing bridge, sewing, and going to the theater.

She is survived by her 4 children: Linda Carneal of Phoenix, AZ, Albert Mellinger of Houston, TX, David Mellinger of Dallas, TX, and Rob Mellinger of Alexandria, VA; her 11 grandchildren and her sister, Alice Adams of Lititz. She was preceded in death by 8 siblings.

Services will be announced at a future date. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Evylin’s memory to the Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, Development Office, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

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September 01, 2019

Evylin was a lifelong friend of my mother, Mary Espenshade Kochel. Classmates of EHS 45, they enjoyed get together luncheons with classmates deep into old age. Condolances from my family to yours. Good Run!
Phil Kochel
Stevens,Pa

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