Melissa Ion, 67, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday April 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. 

Born February 12, 1947 in East Brady, she was the daughter of Raymond E. and Mary E. (Haugh) Pfaff. 

On July 22, 1967,  Melissa married Wade Ion. He survives. 

A 1965 East Brady High School graduate, Melissa was the Deli Manager at Riverside Market in East Brady for 20 years.  She enjoyed cooking and traveling but especially enjoyed time with her family. 

Melissa was a member of the Crisswell Bible Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband Wade Ion of Bradys Bend, 1 daughter Julann Cheesman and husband Ed of Chicora and 1 son Jody Ion and wife Jolene of Knox.  1 Granddaughter Shaney Cheesman, 3 Grandsons E.J. Cheesman, Austin Ion, Nathan Ion and 1 Sister Barbara Pfaff of Butler. 

Melissa was preceded in death by her parents. 

Friends of Melissa Ion will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Friday April 4, 2014 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

Funeral Services will be held 11am Saturday April 5, 2014 in the Funeral Home with Pastor Paul DeBacco of the Crisswell Bible Baptist Church officiating. 

Burial in Bradys Bend Cemetery will follow. 

The Ion family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the East Brady Ambulance PO Box 325 East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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