Melda Nadine McCaughan
6/2/2010

 
Melda Nadine McCaughan, 91, of Juniata, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at her residence.  She was born on November 10, 1918 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Harry David and Goldie Tiley.  Melda married Roland McCaughan in June, 1972 in Juniata.  He preceded her in death.  She was a member of Grace Brethren Church.  Melda retired after 36 years of service as a legal secretary for Gibboney and Gibboney Law Firm.  She was previously employed by Attorney John Strawmire, Attorney Martin Goodman and Attorney Kenneth Vaughn.  Melda enjoyed animals, gardening, and collecting dolls and bears.  She was a member of Aid for Animals Laws for Paws.  Melda is survived by her daughters, Christine A. Minnigh and Apryl J. Caldwell and  husband Steve, all of of Altoona, and grandchildren, Rachael M. Witt of Hawthorne, FL and Angela T. Miller Barney and husband Timothy of Ellenville, NY.  Friends will be received from 6-8pm on Monday, June 7, 2010 and from 10-11:00am on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday at the funeral home officiated by Pastor  Rodney Lingenfelter and Pastor Kathy Colebank.  Interment will be held at Alto Reste Park.  In remembrance of Melda, those who wish may make contributions to Aid for Animals Laws for Paws, P.O. Box 164, Altoona, PA, 16601.

Service
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Rodney Lingenfelter and Pastor Kathy Colebank.

Contributions
In remembrance of Melda, those who wish may make contributions to Aid for Animals Laws for Paws, P.O. Box 164, Altoona, PA, 16601.

robert and roseannhimes 6/6/2010 9:12:00 PM
sorry to here about melda if you need anything please leave us know.

Rev. Dr. James & Meghan Baldwin 6/7/2010 4:56:00 PM
May God's grace and mercy be your portion and may His peace that suprasses all understanding give you hope for tomorrow and strength for today.

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