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"Joshua Joseph Melick, age 34, of Wormleysburg and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born October 19, 1983 in Harrisburg, PA he was a son of Randall and Cheryl D. (Young) Melick of Mechanicsburg. Josh was a graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Class of 2002 where he excelled in sports. He was a 4-year letter winner in both golf and volleyball. Josh was a former warehouse assistant manager with DriveKore, Inc. in Mechanicsburg. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed attending various racetracks and NASCAR events with his girlfriend Brooke. He especially appreciated the talents of his favorite driver, Danica Patrick. Josh was a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan and loved his Penn State football. He was a devoted and faithful Philadelphia Phillies fan and whether they were winning or losing; Josh was always rooting for his team. Josh was also a dedicated supporter of the Lymphoma Society, often participating in their charity walks. He enjoyed traveling on family vacations to the New Jersey beaches but most of all he loved being with his family and friends. Josh was such a generous person that he would rather give than receive. Seeing smiles and happy expressions of joy on family and friends faces meant the world to him. He was a wonderful, loving and caring person who touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.  In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his brother Ryan J. Melick of Hummelstown; his loving and inseparable girlfriend Brooke Schuman of Wormleysburg; maternal grandparents William and Darla Young of Mechanicsburg; paternal grandfather Ronald Melick of Florida as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandmothers Vivian Skelding Melick and Dorothy Jean Melick. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Christ Community Church, 1201 Slate Hill Rd, Camp Hill. Burial will take place at Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 27th at Malpezzi Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2405 Park Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.        SERVICES Viewing Wednesday, December 27, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Malpezzi Funeral Home 8 Market Plaza Way Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055     Funeral Service Thursday, December 28, 2017 11:00 AM  Christ Community Church 1201 Slate Hill Road Camp Hill, PA 17011     Burial Thursday, December 28, 2017 12:45 PM  Mechanicsburg Cemetery Marble Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055"
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