Daryl L. Mellott, 84, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on September 2, 2026 at the UPMC Hospital in Carlisle, PA.
Born April 26, 1942 in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel L. and Doris A. Melott.
Daryl graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1960. He worked as a machinist at Letterkenny Army Depot.
Daryl married Joan Mickey Mellott in 1990.
He enjoyed traveling and was proud of visiting all 50 United States with his wife. He loved spending time with family and friends, bowling, and solving puzzles.
Daryl was a lifetime member at Clayton Memorial Church of God and member of the Men’s Fellowship, a member of the Tuscarora Senior Center, and Senior Bowling at Nellie Fox.
Daryl is survived by: his wife of 36 years, Joan K. Mellott, three sons, Larry (Shanna) Mellott of Lawton, Oklahoma, Terry (Sherrie) Mellott of Upper Strasberg, Christopher Mellott of Mercersburg, and a daughter, Darla (Michael) Leon of Belton, Missouri, two stepdaughters, Kimberly (Roy) Reed of Marion, PA, and Vonita (Jack) Bair of Crossville Tennessee, and many grand and great-grandchildren.
Daryl was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Alvin Mellott (1948).
A viewing will be 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA.
The viewing on Tuesday, at 10 a.m. will take place at Clayton Memorial Church of God with a funeral starting at 11 a.m. and officiated by Pastor John Starr and Pastor David Pine.
Fellowship and refreshments will take place at the church following the funeral before burial services takes place at Parklawns Memorial Gardens in Chambersburg, PA.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.
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