Melva June Young, 80, of Kent, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 7, 1932 in Byesville, to Thomas and Audree M. Seibert. June was a member of the Kent Church of the Brethren. She was a former employee at NEOUCOM in Rootstown. June volunteered at the Kent Homeless shelter for Kent Social Services and the Portage County Salvation Army. She served as board President for 6 years of Alpha Enterprises and was also a member of the board of trustees for 6 years at Coleman Professional Services. In her youth June was a Brownie, Girl Scout and 4-H leader.
She is survived by son, Martin D. Young of Kent; daughter, Sharon (Richard) Grund of Ravenna; three grandchildren; brother, Gene (Shelby) Seibert of Brimfield; sister, Mildred (Robert) Ebie of Brimfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donavin G. Young; daughter, Marcine R. Young; parents, Thomas and Audree M. Seibert.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 PM Saturday, April 27th, 2013, at the Water Street Church in Kent, where funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Denny Fox officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Water Street Church, 1541 South Water Street, Kent, OH 44240.