Karen Lynn Melf's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2026 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Karen Lynn Melf

1954 - April 25, 2026

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Karen Lynn Melf's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2026 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home

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Karen Lynn Melf Obituary

In loving memory of Karen Lynn Melf of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on April 25, 2026. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Lynn Melf to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur Jellison and Estelle Jellison Sr. (Heilbroun); her husband Lawrence C. Melf; her brothers, Wilbur Jellison Jr. and Jeffrey Jellison; and her brother-in-law Anthony Melf.

She is survived by: her siblings-in-law, Joseph Melf and Marie Melf; her children, Larry Melf (Craig Thorne) of Plantation, FL, Anthony Melf, Joseph Melf, Julie Melf, Maria Ryder (David), Rose Melf and Kathy Melf; her grandchildren, Gabriel and Isabella Ryder; her sister-in-law Thao Jellison; her niece Kimberly Patrick; and her extended family Nicole Kacsoh.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (339 N Maple Ave, Kingston, PA 18704).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home



Fri

May 01

Mass of Christian Burial

Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
339 N Maple Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

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