Dretha May Mellott, 92, of Mercersburg, PA passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 in Quincy,
PA.
Born March 29, 1930 in Markes, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Edith M. Lininger Robinson.
Dretha married Fred. H Mellott and they raised a family together. She worked at Corning Glass in
Greencastle for 13 years. Dretha enjoyed reading the Bible and taking trips with her family and friends. Dretha also enjoyed working in her flower gardens and feeding the birds and most of all spending time with her family.
Dretha was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1994 of Mercersburg, and a member of the Senior
Activity Center in Greencastle. Dretha attended the St. Thomas Assembly of God.
She is survived by her son, Roger (Carol) Robinson, and daughters, Bonnie (Lee) Small, Wanda (Garnet
Jr.) Eshelman, Sharon (Roger) Beck, Holly (Karl) Eshleman, Colleen (Mike) Simonds, a step-daughter,
Evalyn (Bill) Henry, 12 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
Dretha is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mellott.
A private graveside service will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery, Lemasters, PA.