It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melanie Bell of Empire, Ohio, born in Steubenville, Ohio, who passed away on November 1, 2021, at the age of 53, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Martin R. Bell and Kathleen E. Bell (Spencer). She is survived by : her siblings, Joyce Ann Bell of Stratton, Shelley Lynn Alford (Anthony) of Empire, Cory Johnston (Bridget) of Toronto and Lance Johnston (Patty) of Toronto; her nephews, Sean Alford (Ashley) of Summerville, SC and Cody Alford (Audrey) of Wintersville; her niece Kathlynn Stewart (Clayton) of Jewett; her great-nephews, Caden Stewart and Shawn Alford; and her aunt Wendy Jo Spencer of Stratton.

Donations in memory of Melanie may be made to the Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or Jefferson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 233, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clarke Funeral Home, LLC