PETER MELNYK, SR.

Peter Melnyk, Sr. 78, of White Haven, PA died on Saturday, June 15, 2024 with his family by his side.

Born in Fussen, Germany on April 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Anna Mykytyshyn and step son to Metro Hawelyj. He was a graduate of Crestwood High School, Mountaintop,PA, Class of 1965, where he also played basketball. He was a phenomenal point guard having the ball stolen from him only once during his high school basketball career. Pete was a union concrete finisher and retired from the White Haven Center in the maintenance department.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 51years, Mary Frances Perch Melnyk; son and daughters, Anne (Michael) Melnyk-Carricato of White Haven; Barbara (J.P.) Sitko of Nescopeck; Peter (Amanda) Melnyk Jr.; two grandchildren Ava and Jay Sitko; sister Virginia Melnyk and several nieces, nephews, and immediate family in Ukraine.

His family always came first, especially his grandchildren Ava and Jay Sitko. Pete was the ultimate prankster, joker, and life of the party. He was a legend in his own time. He was the type of person who would help anyone. He had a true passion for yard sales, both buying and selling, and always with a cooler full of cold drinks. If you needed something he either had it or could find it. Especially, if you needed a banana on a Thursday, he probably had a case of them in his truck. He poured many yards of concrete for family and   friends. Pete learned how to hustle at a young age to help provide for his mother and sisters. He started with nothing and created a wonderful life for his family, living the true American dream. He had many favorite sayings, one of which was, “good always comes from bad”. Even though this time is difficult, good will come of it.

In addition to his mother and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Maria, Nancy, Barbara, and Stefania.   

We would like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Jeff Fox (THE nephew) for the care given at Uncle Pete’s time of need.

Private family interment will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery, White Haven, PA.

Arrangements under the direction of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

Memorial donations in Pete’s name, can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 ED Preate Dr. Suite 108 Moosic, PA 18507.

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