John P. Melusky

John P. Melusky, 69, of Shenandoah, passed away on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton.

Born in Shenandoah on September 29th, 1953, he was the son of the late Edward and Kalestina (Murawsky) Melusky.  John attended Shenandoah Valley High School then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp having served during the Vietnam era.  He worked as a correctional officer for SCI-Frackville for many years.  He was a member of the East End Field and Stream Club, the V.F.W., and enjoyed fishing.

John is survived by his wife of 12 years, Jacqueline (Salvadore) Melusky , a brother, Edward Melusky with his wife Margaret of Quakake, and nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 17th, from 7:30am to 8:45am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah.  A burial with full military honors will be held at 10am in the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa.

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