Obituary of Melvin T. Wescoat

Mr. Melvin T. Wescoat, 85, of Titusville, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Titusville on April 10, 1931 to the late Truman and Mabel Gifford Wescoat. Melvin graduated from Colestock High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. Melvin married Katherine Sagan on May 3, 1975 in Titusville at St. Titus Church by Father Smith and Reverend Huntsburger. He was a member at the White Oak United Methodist Church and the First United Methodist Church. Melvin previously was the secretary and treasurer at the White Oak Methodist Church. He was a member of the Titusville Historical Society, and enjoyed his cats. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of forty-one years, Katherine of Titusville, and a sister, Myrna Wescoat of Titusville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Twilla Wescoat, and two brothers, Dillion Wescoat and infant Merlin Wescoat. Friends and family may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home, 203 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354, on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 12 to 2 PM, with the funeral service to follow at 2PM, with Pastor Lee Baker officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Walnut Street, Titusville, PA 16354 or to the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd, Meadville, PA 16335.