Melinda L. VanDelinder

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.

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