Obituaries
June 21, 2021

Melissa Cramer Posey – Belle Vernon

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Melissa Cramer Posey, 50, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A nurse for 30 years, she was the loving mother of Jenna Posey, Jake Posey and Carley (Christopher) Green and was awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild. Missy was the daughter of Thomas (Sherry) Cramer and Sandra Hopkins, who survive her; and the sister of Jenny, Bobi-Jo and Shawn. She is also survived by her ex-husband, James Posey; and her loving and caring nieces, Lexi Pfile and Katy Cieslinski, who were always there for Missy. She will always be in the hearts of the extended Posey family and her many friends.

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