Date of Birth | December 31, 1958 |
Date Deceased | November 25, 2024 |
Hometown | Avoca |
Home State | N.Y. |
Melinda L. VanDelinder
AVOCA – Melinda L. VanDelinder, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday (Nov. 25, 2024).
Born in Auburn, NY on December 31, 1958 she was the daughter of Marian Black and the late William Leubner Sr. She spent her early life in Marcellus, NY and then settled down with her husband Terry in Avoca where they welcomed two sons, Terry Jr. and Jason.
She worked as a hair stylist for 17 years before dedicating 28 years of her life as a teacher’s assistant at Avoca Central School. She was known at the school as someone who cared for the kids and would help everyone in any way she could.
She enjoyed crafting, baking, camping and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters and “grand dogs”.
Melinda lived her life putting family first. Her family was her biggest joy and brought her endless happiness.
She is lovingly survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry VanDelinder; two sons, Terry (Molly) VanDelinder Jr. of Avoca and Jason (Christine) VanDelinder of Avoca; grandchildren, Marinda and Clara VanDelinder; mother, Marian Black of Syracuse, NY; siblings, William (Susan) Leubner of Greenwood, NY, Kevin (Teri) Leubner of Jordan, NY, Melissa (Steve) Henderson of Camillus, NY, and Susan Black of Syracuse, NY; brother-in-law, Gary (Charlotte) Rumfelt of Hornell, NY; sisters-in-law, Donna Wyant of Burns, NY and Susan Grossman of Hornell, NY; several nieces and nephews and her beloved schnoodle, Eddie.
She was predeceased by her father, William Leubner Sr. and stepfather, Paul Black.
Her family and friends will remember her as kind, giving and hardworking. She will be dearly missed.
There will be no services at this time.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., AVOCA is honored to assist Melinda’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Melinda are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Hey Terry I’m praying for you & Your Family , I know It’s a tough part of life to go through , I pray the Lord gives you strength
Terry, Terry and Jason I’m so sad to here this. Melinda was amazing. I’m thinking of all of you and sending you lots of hugs and Prayers.
thank you Valerie for thinking of us
Our hearts go out to you, Terry, and your family. May the wonderful memories collected over the years sustain and comfort you🩵
i do have lots of good memories that will help keep me going. thank you
thank you dudley I just take it one day at a time.
Sincere condolences to the family of Melinda’s and Mrs. Marion Black..
My heart goes out to her family! She was a lovely woman. She work very hard at Avoca school. She touch my girls hearts in so many ways. She always went that extra mile. Unfortunately their not many more people like that around anymore. I very happy she was in my girls life. She will be miss! Praying for the family.
Mrs. V was an absolutely lovely person, and such a light and comforting presence to students when we were going through something difficult. She would encourage, listen, and give advice through problems big and small. It was such a blessing to have her around when going through school. I am so sorry for your loss.
We are so very sorry for your families loss. I looked forward to chatting with her during tax season. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Such a special lady.
Melinda provided a safe place for us to go during our high school days. You always knew that you would get some homemade brownies and a warm reception at her house. I am grateful for friends like Terry and his wonderful family for being a part of our lives. God bless you all as you grieve and remember her with love.
To the VanDelinder family I am so sorry for your loss.
Sue what can I say but I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. No words can explain your pain.
Please relay my condolences to Ma Black.
Love you