Lynette Jean

(Wally) Melvin

Lynette Jean (Wally) Melvin

Lynette Jean (Wally) Melvin, age 73, of Erie, lost her extended battle with cancer on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

She was born in Erie on April 20, 1951, a daughter of the late Theodore and Betty (Robie) Wally.

Lynette will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a lover of animals and crafts, but she truly loved being a grandma to Lili. She will be missed.

Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Dennis Melvin; two sons, Dominick Milone and Joseph Rodrigues and his daughter Liliana Mae Lindenmuth; one sister, Lisa Wally Suppa and her husband Danny of Florida; one brother, Anthony Wally of California.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her younger sister, Laurie Lee Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511 or the AHN Cancer Center, 2508 Myrtle Street, Erie, PA 16502.