Melba Wark

Melba R. Wark, 98, of Quakertown, died Wed., Oct. 12, in Lutheran Community at Telford. She was the wife of the late James Wark. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Sylvanus, Jr. and Florence (Stoneback) Reider. A 1931 graduate of Quakertown High School. She enjoyed being a member of the championship womens basketball team and had an outstanding track record. Melba became a beautician and owned and operated the former Melba Shop, Quakertown. She was preceded in death by a son, Lee D. Wark of Sayre. Surviving: son Terry and wife Nancy of Quakertown, grandchildren: James Wark of Sayre, Michell Mancini, wife of Robert Mancini and Lee Wark Flanagan, of Limington, Me, daughter-in-law, Jane Wark of Sayre & ten great-grandchildren, two nieces Renee Horne and Becky Holsonback, and a nephew, Kent Fretz.. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Quakertown Union Cemetery.