Melvin R. Sauerwine

Melvin R. Sauerwine, Jr., 67, of Cornell Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Sunday evening, October 18, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Lehighton, after being stricken at home.  He was the husband of Anna M. (Blose) Sauerwine since November 20, 2000.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Melvin R., Sr. and Dolores L. (Kuntz) Sauerwine.

Melvin was employed as a computer technician for PenTeleData, Palmerton, the last 22 years.  Previously, he worked in the furnace department of the former NJ Zinc Company, Palmerton.  He attended Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Slatington.  A 1972 graduate of the Northern Lehigh High School, he later attended Lincoln Tech.   Melvin enjoyed fishing, working on computers, his cats, and was a member of the Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company, and the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli.

Survivors: Wife, Anna.  Son, Christopher P. Blose with whom he resided.  Sister, Eileen Balliet of Walnutport.  Brother, Glenn Sauerwine and wife Sharon Kintz of Walnutport.  Nephew, Chad and wife Jill Hickman.

Services: Graveside Services, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020, Fairview Cemetery, Fairview and South Streets, Slatington.  Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Carbon County Friends of Animals, 77 W. 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.