Melvin L. Sellers, of New Freedom, departed this life October 14, 2009, in Dallastown. He would have celebrated his 93rd birthday on October 15.
Born October 15, 1916, in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, he was the son of Newville and Olive (Black) Sellers.
He graduated from Orbisonia High School in 1934, and graduated from Thompson Business College, York, in 1936 in the accounting course.
Mr. Sellers retired in 1980 after 26 years as an accountant with Alloy Rods Company of York and Hanover. Prior to that, he was chief accountant with the former American Insulator Corporation of New Freedom. During the 1940's he was an auditor for York Safe & Lock Company. He served as part time treasurer for New Freedom Borough for 40 years.
He was the oldest living member of the New Freedom Lions Club, belonging for 60 years. During that time he served as club treasurer for many years.
In 1983 he received the New Freedom Lions Club Community Service Award, and in 2007 he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Lions Club for his long service. He was a member of the York Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants for 52 years, and a charter member of the Southern York County AARP. Mr. Sellers was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Freedom and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He was Cub Master of the New Freedom Cub Scouts in the early 1950's.
In addition to being a dedicated accountant, Melvin was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. At the time of her death in 1994, he and Roselyn had been married for 55 years. He was a faithful and loving caregiver during the last years of her life. He never failed to remember family birthdays and other milestones.
An avid interest in football was a big part of his life. One of his fondest memories was of scoring the first touchdown of the season for Orbisonia High School during his senior year. He loyally followed the Susquehannock Warriors for many years and was always a faithful fan of the Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the last two years of his life, his faithful caregiver "Scottie" was with him almost every day.
Mr. Sellers was the husband of the late Roselyn (Markey) Sellers and is survived by two daughters, Linda J. Myers of Felton, and Laurie E. Baker and husband, Don of Felton; a son, David Sellers of Emmaus; three grandchildren, Jessica Myers Staley, and Andrew and Matthew Baker; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Staley; brother, Norman G. "Bud" Sellers of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Vera Himes of Orbisonia and LaRue Dell of Kimberton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Miller.
Interment was in New Freedom Cemetery.
Born October 15, 1916, in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, he was the son of Newville and Olive (Black) Sellers.
He graduated from Orbisonia High School in 1934, and graduated from Thompson Business College, York, in 1936 in the accounting course.
Mr. Sellers retired in 1980 after 26 years as an accountant with Alloy Rods Company of York and Hanover. Prior to that, he was chief accountant with the former American Insulator Corporation of New Freedom. During the 1940's he was an auditor for York Safe & Lock Company. He served as part time treasurer for New Freedom Borough for 40 years.
He was the oldest living member of the New Freedom Lions Club, belonging for 60 years. During that time he served as club treasurer for many years.
In 1983 he received the New Freedom Lions Club Community Service Award, and in 2007 he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Lions Club for his long service. He was a member of the York Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants for 52 years, and a charter member of the Southern York County AARP. Mr. Sellers was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Freedom and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He was Cub Master of the New Freedom Cub Scouts in the early 1950's.
In addition to being a dedicated accountant, Melvin was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. At the time of her death in 1994, he and Roselyn had been married for 55 years. He was a faithful and loving caregiver during the last years of her life. He never failed to remember family birthdays and other milestones.
An avid interest in football was a big part of his life. One of his fondest memories was of scoring the first touchdown of the season for Orbisonia High School during his senior year. He loyally followed the Susquehannock Warriors for many years and was always a faithful fan of the Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the last two years of his life, his faithful caregiver "Scottie" was with him almost every day.
Mr. Sellers was the husband of the late Roselyn (Markey) Sellers and is survived by two daughters, Linda J. Myers of Felton, and Laurie E. Baker and husband, Don of Felton; a son, David Sellers of Emmaus; three grandchildren, Jessica Myers Staley, and Andrew and Matthew Baker; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Staley; brother, Norman G. "Bud" Sellers of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Vera Himes of Orbisonia and LaRue Dell of Kimberton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Miller.
Interment was in New Freedom Cemetery.
Melvin L. Sellers, of New Freedom, departed this life October 14, 2009, in Dallastown. He would have celebrated his 93rd birthday on October 15.
Born October 15, 1916, in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, he was the son of Newville and Olive (Black) Sellers.
He graduated from Orbisonia High School in 1934, and graduated from Thompson Business College, York, in 1936 in the accounting course.
Mr. Sellers retired in 1980 after 26 years as an accountant with Alloy Rods Company of York and Hanover. Prior to that, he was chief accountant with the former American Insulator Corporation of New Freedom. During the 1940's he was an auditor for York Safe & Lock Company. He served as part time treasurer for New Freedom Borough for 40 years.
He was the oldest living member of the New Freedom Lions Club, belonging for 60 years. During that time he served as club treasurer for many years.
In 1983 he received the New Freedom Lions Club Community Service Award, and in 2007 he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Lions Club for his long service. He was a member of the York Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants for 52 years, and a charter member of the Southern York County AARP. Mr. Sellers was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Freedom and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He was Cub Master of the New Freedom Cub Scouts in the early 1950's.
In addition to being a dedicated accountant, Melvin was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. At the time of her death in 1994, he and Roselyn had been married for 55 years. He was a faithful and loving caregiver during the last years of her life. He never failed to remember family birthdays and other milestones.
An avid interest in football was a big part of his life. One of his fondest memories was of scoring the first touchdown of the season for Orbisonia High School during his senior year. He loyally followed the Susquehannock Warriors for many years and was always a faithful fan of the Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the last two years of his life, his faithful caregiver "Scottie" was with him almost every day.
Mr. Sellers was the husband of the late Roselyn (Markey) Sellers and is survived by two daughters, Linda J. Myers of Felton, and Laurie E. Baker and husband, Don of Felton; a son, David Sellers of Emmaus; three grandchildren, Jessica Myers Staley, and Andrew and Matthew Baker; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Staley; brother, Norman G. "Bud" Sellers of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Vera Himes of Orbisonia and LaRue Dell of Kimberton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Miller.
Interment was in New Freedom Cemetery.
Born October 15, 1916, in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, he was the son of Newville and Olive (Black) Sellers.
He graduated from Orbisonia High School in 1934, and graduated from Thompson Business College, York, in 1936 in the accounting course.
Mr. Sellers retired in 1980 after 26 years as an accountant with Alloy Rods Company of York and Hanover. Prior to that, he was chief accountant with the former American Insulator Corporation of New Freedom. During the 1940's he was an auditor for York Safe & Lock Company. He served as part time treasurer for New Freedom Borough for 40 years.
He was the oldest living member of the New Freedom Lions Club, belonging for 60 years. During that time he served as club treasurer for many years.
In 1983 he received the New Freedom Lions Club Community Service Award, and in 2007 he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Lions Club for his long service. He was a member of the York Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants for 52 years, and a charter member of the Southern York County AARP. Mr. Sellers was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Freedom and served as treasurer of the church for 30 years. He was Cub Master of the New Freedom Cub Scouts in the early 1950's.
In addition to being a dedicated accountant, Melvin was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. At the time of her death in 1994, he and Roselyn had been married for 55 years. He was a faithful and loving caregiver during the last years of her life. He never failed to remember family birthdays and other milestones.
An avid interest in football was a big part of his life. One of his fondest memories was of scoring the first touchdown of the season for Orbisonia High School during his senior year. He loyally followed the Susquehannock Warriors for many years and was always a faithful fan of the Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the last two years of his life, his faithful caregiver "Scottie" was with him almost every day.
Mr. Sellers was the husband of the late Roselyn (Markey) Sellers and is survived by two daughters, Linda J. Myers of Felton, and Laurie E. Baker and husband, Don of Felton; a son, David Sellers of Emmaus; three grandchildren, Jessica Myers Staley, and Andrew and Matthew Baker; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Staley; brother, Norman G. "Bud" Sellers of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Vera Himes of Orbisonia and LaRue Dell of Kimberton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Miller.
Interment was in New Freedom Cemetery.
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