Melissa’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Scott; a son, Nathaniel S. Diminick (Casey) of Hollidaysburg; and a daughter, Annie E. Diminick at home; a grandson, Mason; her sister, Cynthia Kelley Aslan (John) of Huntsville, Ala.; her brother, Brian Kelley (Tracy) of Altoona; and five nephews: Matthew, Kristopher, Aaron, Jack and Danny; and a niece, Raine.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald J. Kelley.

Melissa was a 1982 graduate of Altoona Area High School and went on to earn her degree in art history at Penn State University, graduating in 1989.

Melissa married the love of her life on Sept. 22, 1990. Their love story began at Toftrees/Penn State working together as they would do the rest of her life, building a loving family and home. Together, they loved to travel to picturesque and magnificent places, such as whale watching in New England, enjoying nature in Banff Alberta, Canada, being the life of the party in the Florida Keys and their yearly excursion to Bethany Beach.

Nate and Annie were her life’s work and daily pride. She molded them with a kind, loving heart and forever fun attitude. Nate and Melissa shared an incredible sense of humor, love for animals and he will forever regard her as his moral compass. Annie and Melissa were self-described twins; they loved spending each day together talking, singing, going on outings and sharing inside jokes. So many regarded her love for her children as being a defining trait, the adoration and care she took in her role as a mother, the ultimate joy.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. As a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg, she led vacation Bible school, youth groups and moms’ groups with compassion and conviction. Beyond her faith and family, Melissa gave so much of herself to her friends and the community. She served as the PTO president and director of the drama club at C.W. Longer Elementary. Known for her impeccable style and undeniable taste in clothing, every room of her home and photo of her family conveyed her skill and love. She had a fond love for nature and animals, visible through her gardens and by welcoming every animal into her home or onto her deck. She built an “extended family” in her home, granting each child her love and being “Mom” to many.

There were no rules in life with Melissa. You could wake up in Pennsylvania and fall asleep that night in Disney or the beach with no notice. She possessed a magic that she shared with everyone she met and gave away selflessly at each opportunity.

Melissa’s kind heart and loving smile will be missed by so many.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the church, with Pastor Joleen Willis.

Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Melissa’s memory to Mending Hearts Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 97, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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