Melvin Watkins – Elco

Melvin Watkins, 76, of Elco, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born Monday, Oct. 25, 1943, in Brownsville, a son of the late William Henry Watkins and Margaret Elizabeth Russell Watkins. Mel was a member of Roscoe American Legion Post No. 801. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by twin boys in infancy, Daniel Paul and Dennis William Watkins; and his brother, Anthony Watkins. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Darlene Watkins; three children, David Watkins and wife Lynn, Sherri Bakos and husband Billy, and Scott Watkins and wife Jennifer. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Rachel Buza, and husband Joe, Megan Monack and husband Sam, Tabitha Bakos (T.J. Petorla), Hunter Watkins, Laurel Watkins, Karen Overson and husband Riley, Mason Watkins and Lars Watkins; and five great-grandchildren, Morgan Bakos, Zoe Altobelli, Olivia Buza, Molly Monack and Erica Buza. Friends will be received at MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Keeping in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the commonwealth, 25 visitors may be in the funeral home at one time. We seek everyone’s cooperation and patience, practicing social distancing, wearing face masks and limiting your visit to 5 minutes or less. Interment in Maple Creek Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family. To leave condolences please visit mariscottifuneralhome.com.