Richard C. Mellon, 216 Bradley Road, Jackson Township, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver, at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, after an extended illness. He was 73.

Mr. Mellon was born Jan. 5, 1943 in Mercer, to Paul T. and Margaret Catherine Lewis Mellon.

He married Jean McClay Mellon on Aug. 11, 1961. She survives.

Mr. Mellon worked for his parents at Mercer Garbage Service. He also worked for Foster Grading; Cooper Jarrett as a mechanic; and Interstate Chemical as a truck driver.

He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.

Mr. Mellon was also a member of Hebron Lodge 575, Mercer; Mercer Moose; and Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club.

He enjoyed his family and spending time with his granddaughters, especially hunting with them. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed donating his time to the Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club. He loved traveling and camping, football and was always willing to help others.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: a son, Brett Mellon and his wife Lisa, Jackson Center; a daughter, Kelly Pryor and her husband Brian, Grove City; a brother, James Mellon, Wiemar, Calif.; and two granddaughters, Lyndsey Mellon and Abigayle Mellon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Venango Street, Mercer, PA 16137.

MELLON

Richard C., 73, Jackson Township.

Visitation: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (9-6-16) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.

Services: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (9-7-16) in the funeral home, with Dr. Peter Dembroski of Bethany Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jackson Township.