Gregory L. ‘Poopsie’ Melvin – Fallowfield Township
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April 1, 2025

Gregory L. ‘Poopsie’ Melvin – Fallowfield Township

Gregory L. “Poopsie” Melvin, 72, of Fallowfield Twp. passed away Saturday March 29, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 26, 1952 he was the third son of the late Joseph and Norma Leach Melvin. Greg graduated with the class of 1970 from Charleroi High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from California State College. He retired from Corning Glass where he worked as an electrician, but was much better known for playing softball throug...

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