Gerald W. Mellinger, 82 of Bentleyville, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Washington Hospital.

He was born February 21, 1942 in Monongahela, PA a son of the late Walter and Margaret Cowan Mellinger.

Gerald was a 1960 graduate of Monongahela High School and earned an associate degree from California University.

Mr. Mellinger was employed as a power control supervisor at Allegheny Power for 42 years and later worked at PJM Greensburg for 6 years retiring in 2008.

He loved to volunteer his time. He coached Bentworth Youth Soccer for 10 years and also served as the league's president. Gerald was a model train enthusiast and enjoyed gardening and traveling.

On April 20, 1963 he married Sherry H. Sterner Mellinger who survives. They celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Surviving are three children, Terry Jones (Jeff) of Columbus, IN, Merry Lazzari (Matt) of Bethel Park, PA and Jerry Mellinger of Rices Landing, PA; four grandchildren, Dylan Jones, Nicholas Jones, Hayley Lazzari, and Jeremy Lazzari; a sister Audrey Thomas of Jefferson Hills, PA; a brother Rick Mellinger of Bloomington, IN; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main St. Bentleyville, PA where funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11 AM with Pastor James Kimmel officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park.