Birth date: Oct 28, 1955 Death date: Sep 2, 2021
Melody Lou (Reynolds) Koratich, joined her eternal family September 2, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital following a sudden unexpected heart attack. Born on October 28, 1955 in Waynesburg, PA and grew up in the Rices Landing are Read Obituary
From badminton tournaments that she let me play even though I was terrible and trying to explain pinochle (that to this day I still don’t understand), and pizza in front of the downstairs television, my memories of Melody always include her beautiful smile. I will be eternally grateful that she welcomed me in like a fourth child and put up with my shenanigans (which she knew were many). I can hear her laughing at that last sentence as I write it and that makes me smile. Thanks Melody. You’ll be missed.
Melody came from a loving family. We all were close growing up. Family was so important in our little town in Pa. I actually grew up with her sister and brother Sandra and Neil.
We had many fun times together. Memories that I will treasure forever. God Bless her family at this sad time. ♥️
Linda Nopwasky Marrs
Melody and I were good friends in high school. I remember her smile and laughter plus her love for Steffan. Our staying in touch over the years was sporadic but I do know she enjoyed life, loved teaching, and her family. Our sympathy and prayers for her family and friends…remember grief is the price one pays for loving another…forever…Lois (May) and Andy Swestyn, St. Augustine, Florida
I have so many wonderful memories that I shared with Melody, working together, having lunch together, even working out together at The Body Mall. But my favorite memory was our vacation together at Rehoboth Beach. So much fun, starting our days eating brownies for breakfast, gift shopping and buying the goofiest fun glasses that we would wear while laying out on the beach and laughing at the reactions from people passing by. She had such an infectious laugh, she’d start laughing and before long we’d both be in tears and our sides would be sore from laughing so hard. I will truly miss my great friend, but I will hold on to the memories forever.
To Stefan, Bryan, Lee, Marisa and all of Melody’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Melody, rest easy my friend, I love you.
I didn't get to know Mel as well as I would have liked. We worked together for a couple of years but never socially. But she was the kind of friend who you will always remember. She just smiled the way into your heart.
I was blessed to have worked with Melody on the same grade level. She was fun-loving, kind-hearted, and gifted at bringing people together. I will always remember her warm smile, which exuded joy to everyone around her. Rest In Peace, my friend!
It was absolutely devastating to learn of Grammy's passing. She was one of the most caring women I have ever met and will ever know. She is one of my favorite people and I will miss her every day. I see her in pieces of every day and I know that her memory will live on through our family who loved her deeply. I will miss her for every birthday phone call, Christmas, thanksgiving, family cookout, big event, and sunrise forever.
My favorite memories with her were when Lauren and I were young and she would read us the Magic Treehouse book series before bed when we were younger. Grammy would sing to herself and us when we were younger. When we would go to Disney she would love to watch the parades, then sing and dance with the characters.
I love Grammy and know that she was a truly amazing person who would have wanted nothing but the best for all of her friends and family. I would give anything to have one last phone call with her but I know that she is in a much better place now with all of those she loves.
