Melvin R Porterfield

Melvin R Porterfield, 70, of New Stanton, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2024, at home. He was born on February 16, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late Vaun and Barbara (Long) Porterfield. Melvin was a member of the band Any Road, with his son, Matthew. Melvin always enjoyed traveling to the beach and had a love for fishing and spending time with his beloved family and friends. He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Mary (Hilewick) Porterfield, who has been by his side since they were 17 years old; his children, Seth Porterfield, and his wife, Mary, of Pittsburgh, and Matthew Porterfield of New Stanton; his grandchildren, William, Adam, Conner and Aaron; and his siblings, Clifford "Frank", Cindy (Roy), Darryl (Cindy), Sandy and Ron (Melanie). Melvin is also survived by his number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, Sept. 2, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm in the C. Richard McCauley Funeral Home Inc. 101 S 4th Street, Youngwood. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept 3, at 11 am in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Down Syndrome Association or to Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

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