Obituaries

Melvin Kretzler

Melvin Kretzler, 83, of Sewickley, passed away April 13, 2012 in Good Samaritan Hospice House.

Melvin Kretzler, age 83, of Sewickley, passed away April 13, 2012 in Good Samaritan Hospice House.

Born in Sewickley, PA on Sept. 5, 1928, to the late William and Elda Riley Kretzler. Known as the "Heater Man," Melvin was a self employed heating and air conditioning man.

He is survived by his children Kenneth Kretzler of Pittsburgh, PA and Karen Leone of Chicago; a sister Marilyn Christy of California; two brothers Bob & Stanley Kretzler of Texas; three grandchildren and friends Michael and Michele Stefanchik of Baden.

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He was also predeceased by a sister, Lois Hoffman. Arrangements by .

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