Ronald B. Mellinger

Ronald B. Mellinger, 93, of New Holland, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anna L (Forry) Mellinger.

Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Helen M. (Houck) Mellinger.

Ron was a Nationwide Insurance Agent in New Holland for 33 years and also owned and operated Ronald B. Mellinger Real Estate with his wife.

He was a member of the former Evangelical United Methodist Church where he served as head usher and head of the communion committee. Most recently, he was a member of The Community Church at Garden Spot Village.

Ron had served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, serving in both Korea and Japan.

He was a man of many interests including restoring antique automobiles, his dogs, and woodworking. He was a member of the AACA Hershey Region Club, the American Legion and VFW, and the Men’s Business Club, all of New Holland. He also had a love for motorcycles and spent much time taking various trips with his family on them.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Pamela Ann Fryberger, New Holland and a son, Dr. John C. Mellinger, Pittsburgh, four grandchildren: Jacob Mellinger, Anna Mellinger, Lauren VanSteenvoort, and Jonathan Adam Schwetz, two great grandsons: Jude and Simon VanSteenvoort, and two sisters, Joanne Eidemiller, Leola and Deborah Kauffman, Lititz.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Ann Schwetz.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Garden Spot Village, Garden Towers. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Evangelical United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557 or Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17606. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is entrusted with arrangements.