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Obituary for Melvin John Sethman
Melvin John Sethman, 68, of Columbia died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his residence in Columbia. Born September 30, 1945 in Centerville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late James Sethman and Margaret Lyons Sethman and was preceded in death by his brother, James Sethman. Melvin was a self employed swimming pool installer and a U.S. Navy veteran with service aboard the USS Saratoga. His family includes his wife, Lillie Twiddy Sethman; daughters, Tammy Hayes, Marian Barnes and Doris Kay Pledger; sons, Melvin J. Sethman, Jr., James H. Barnes and Kenny Ray; sister, Beverly Seybert; mother-in-law, Doris H. Twiddy; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell with Edwin Basnight officiating. Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.