Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor, 68 years of age, of Gameland Drive Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home.
Born in Pottsville the son of the late James E. Mellor, and Shirley R. (Zimmerman) Mellor - Stewart. Stan was also predeceased by; step father, Harry Stewart; brother, Kenneth Mellor.
Surviving are; daughter, Shelby Mellor; sons, Stosh J. Mellor, Seth G. Mellor and his fiancée Kayla York; grandchildren, Grace, Gretchen, Stosh, Jr., Seth II, Graelynn, Emma, Aaron, Lucia, Thea; sisters, Sherry Miller wife of Kevin, Kelly Dirzulaitis wife of Mark; brother, William Mellor. Nieces and nephews also survive Stan.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Stan served honorably in the United States Navy, and worked for many years at Garden State Tannery, and retired from Bemis Company of Hazleton. He and his son Stosh operated Stosh and Stan's Pool Palace in Tamaqua. An avid sports enthusiast, Stan coached his son's little league teams, and was a youth wrestling coach. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. A accomplished Pool Shooter, Stan was a member of a number of local Pool Leagues, and shot in many area pool tournaments.
Private Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, (570) 668-2550
Interment St. John U.C.C. Cemetery Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
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