After a courageous battle with leukemia on April 7, 2014 at the age of 62. Loving wife of Louis; devoted mother of Colleen McNeill (Patrick), Dan (Michele), Mary Lou (Wayne), Sarah and Greta. Dear grandmom of Jackie, Corryne, David, Bobby, Alexa, Patrick, Bridget, Matthew, Danny and Vinny. Sister of Honorable James R. Melinson (Monica), Dennis Melinson (Maryann), Mary Lou Hoelscher and the late Stanley "Buddy" (Mary); also survived by her large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday from 8:45-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family would prefer donations to Jefferson Oncology, 925 Chestnut St. Suite 322A, Phila., PA 19103 would be appreciated.