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Melanie Irene Hilbert, 79
April 15, 2023
Melanie “Mel” Irene Hilbert, 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Purnell. She was the beloved wife of David E. Hilbert with whom she shared 60 beautiful years of marriage.
Melanie graduated from Mount Penn High School with honors. She later attended Kutztown University before starting her career at American Bank in Reading, PA. When she and her husband moved to Lititz, she took a few years off from work to begin raising a family. Eventually, Mel returned to work at Warner Lambert and then returned to banking at the Farmers First Bank in Lititz where she eventually left as Head Teller. After leaving, Mel began her career as Nanny to her wonderful grandchildren – the light of her life.
Mel also enjoyed watching baseball and football, she was an avid reader of mysterious and love stories, and loved reading the newspaper. She was a talented poet and loved traveling with her husband. She was a member of the Lititz Women’s Club and the American Business Club.
In addition to her husband David, Mel is survived by her children D. Jeffrey Hilbert (Pam) and Deborah Lynn Sheaffer (Randy), grandchildren: Erik Sheaffer, Drew Sheaffer (Alexis), Kasie Sheaffer; step-grandchildren Lindsay Rogers and Trevor Rogers, great-granddaughter Nora Sheaffer, 1 niece, and 1 nephew. Mel was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Purnell-Wertenberger.
Friends and family are invited to gather from 1-2 PM on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. A celebration of life will begin at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Mel’s name to Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603, or to Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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Condolences to the Family
May 03, 2023
Dave, Jeff and Deb, My sincerest sympathy and my love are with you.
I will treasure the many memories I have of growing up with my little cousin in Gilberton. And of our more recent visit here in Florida
I loved her, too.
Janice
May 03, 2023
Unfortunately, I never knew Mel but I know how devoted Dave was to her. From what I hear, she was an amazing woman. She has certainly earned her wings, back to her own self and is at piece now in God’s hands !
Peace & Love, Laureen
May 03, 2023
Mel was a good wife, mother and friend. She had a good sense of humor and lots of fun to be with! I liked it when she would tip me off about Dave’s Misadventures! Love, Max
April 27, 2023
Dear Deb and Randy and family. We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Please accept our condolences. Connie And Bob
April 20, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. We have nothing but fond memories of Mel and the fun time we had together in Europe and the times we got together after our trip. Always lots of laughs. So glad we got to know such a wonderful person who will be missed.
Jack and Sue Bucher
April 19, 2023
David & family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of Melanie. I used to wait on you’s when you banked at Penn Saving Bank in Lititz many years ago and you knew my parents Richard & Gloria Boyer (who both have passed) when you’s would come to many of the different restuarants.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tania Trimble (Boyer)
April 19, 2023
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MR. HILBERT & FAMILY. R.I.P.
Dennis M Brown
April 18, 2023
A beautiful lady, inside and out. Always had a smile for everyone and was always willing to help a friend in need. My condolences to her family, who she loved dearly.
Barbara Sandhaus
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