Eric Robert Melenbacker

Male 1945 - 2020  (74 years)


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  • Name Eric Robert Melenbacker 
    Birth 27 Apr 1945  Wayland, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 16 Apr 2020  East Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • East Rochester/Dansville- Eric R. Melenbacker age 73, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday afternoon April 16, 2020.

      He was born in Wayland, NY on April 27, 1946, the son of the late Alfred Lewis and Mary Eileen (McMaster) Melenbacker. On February 28, 1969, he was married to the former Wendy Hartmann who survives.

      Eric worked in broadcasting for over 56 years. He built several radio stations from scratch and eventually retired from WROC 8 TV as Chief Engineer.

      He loved spending time with his family, doting over his cats, and admiring trains, which prompted his post-retirement job at the model train shop near his home.

      Survived by his lovely wife Wendy of 51 years, daughter Stephanie of Avon, son Nathan (Shannon) of East Rochester, sister Celia Melenbacker (Jack Harris) of Erieville , NY; sister Ingrid Melenbacker (John DeLaura) of Springfield, VA , 2 half-sisters, 2 grandchildren Sean and Margaret and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mother in-law Elsie Hartmann of West Sparta.

      A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. 271 Main St. Dansville. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com

      Memorials can be sent to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush or to Lollipop Farm.
    Person ID I8660  OurNorthernRoots
    Last Modified 6 Nov 2022 

    Father Alfred Lewis Melenbacker, Jr.,   b. 28 Mar 1920, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 2014, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Mother Mary Eileen McMaster,   b. 19 Apr 1921, West Sparta, Livingston Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jul 2018, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years) 
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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 27 Apr 1945 - Wayland, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Apr 2020 - East Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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