Melvin J. Conklin, 89 of Endwell, NY, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023, at Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Rose Pozzi Conklin; his parents, James and Agnes Conklin; his brother, Aurey Conklin; his sister, Elaine Vargason. He is survived by two children, Patricia Conklin Stone (Dean), James Conklin (Kim Thomas); three grandchildren, Derek Edwards (Sarah), James Edwards (Melissa), Ericia Andrews (Joseph); five great-grandchildren, Michael, Alexander and Maria Andrews, Jamesy and Wells Lily Edwards; his sister-in-law, Grace Conklin; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph Pozzi (Joannie), Phil Schrader, Nancy Pozzi; also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School Class of 1953, a member of the Church of the Holy Family, a retired employee of IBM with 30 + years of service, a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War, a member of the Square Deal Sportsman. He enjoyed four wheeling at Otselic and his times at Owasco Lake in addition to traveling to visit and support his grandchildren in all of their endeavors.
Funeral services will be held Monday September 18th at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Family 3600 Phyllis St. Endwell, NY. Entombment will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please plant a Black Cherry Tree in a special place.