Melva A. Schon, 82, of Jersey Shore, and formerly of Cogan Station, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, with family by her side.
Born on December 28, 1941 in Williamsport, Melva was a daughter of the late George Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Courter. She graduated from Sugar Valley High School in 1959, and shortly after married her first husband, Dean L. Paulhamus, who preceded her death in 1992. Melva became a dedicated member of Quiggleville United Methodist Church in 1960, raising her family in the loving comfort of God’s word. Later in life, after her first husband passing, Melva remarried to John A. Schon, who recently preceded her in death in December of 2023. She enjoyed participating in church activities including the Women’s Missionary group. One of Melva’s favorite hobbies was quilting. In her lifetime she made over 100 quilts for friends, family and even baby gifts. She also liked to travel and share her experiences, especially about her Alaska trip. Melva was also involved in her community, holding a position on the women’s council of the West Branch Susquehanna Builder’s Association. She was a great baker and cook and enjoyed sharing her culinary creations with others. If Melva wanted to relax, she would turn on the television and play one handed solitaire. Above all accolades, hobbies and interests, her most treasured accomplishment was in being a homemaker and caring for her family whom she dearly loved.
She is survived by her five children, LeRoy Paulhamus (Glenna) Rodney Paulhamus (Karen), Ronald Paulhamus (Sondra), Bernardine Hess (Chris), and Tina Myers (Lee); two step-sons, Michael Schon (Ronda) and Matthew Schon (Louanne); a step-daughter, Christina Rogers (Chris); sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many extended family members.
Along with her parents and spouses, Melva was also preceded in death by three brothers, James, Richard, and E. Walter Courter, and one sister DorlaDean Etzweiler Walker.
Funeral services to honor the life of Melva will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Cogan Station. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Knight-Confer Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Melva’s name to the Susquehanna Health Foundation, c/o Home Care and Hospice, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701; Quiggleville United Methodist Church, 2055 State Route 973 W., Cogan Station, PA 17728; or the Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company, 615 East Route 973 Highway, Cogan Station, PA 17728.
Online memorials may be made on Melva’s memorial page at http://www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com
