Arthur W. "Art" Mellinger, Jr.

Arthur W. “Art” Mellinger, Jr., 70, of York Township, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence. He was the husband of Betty F. (Bonham) Mellinger to whom he was married for 52 years.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion, with Pastor Chris Karschner, Sr. officiating. Viewings will be held 5-8:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2026 and 10-11:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

Born July 29, 1955 in Stewartstown, he was a son of the late Arthur W. Sr. and Catherine L. (Sumrall) Mellinger. Mr. Mellinger was a 1973 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, where he met his beloved wife. He was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church in Jarrettsville, MD. For most of his working life, Art was a laborer at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, holding many roles until his retirement in 2018, after working there for over 30 years.

Outside of his hard work, he enjoyed taking trips anywhere with his family, finding joy in places like the Outer Banks and Disney World. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family remembers him as an incredibly hard worker and a great family man. He will be sorely missed.

In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by two daughters, Betty L. May and her boyfriend, Andy and Jennifer F. Mellinger, both of York; two grandsons, Jereth J. Burkins and his wife Hannah and Allen E. King III and his fiancé Brandon; two great-grandchildren, Everly R. and Myles J. Burkins; a brother, Robert C. Mellinger and his girlfriend Pat; three sisters, Barbara L. Saylor and her husband Charles, Beverly A. Hershner, and Bonnie S. Wisner and her husband Tim; several nieces and nephews; as well as a bonus sister, Wanda Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. Sr. and Catherine L. Mellinger, as well as a brother-in-law, Charles S. Hershner, Sr.

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