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Melford S. Worth, 22, of 247 Grandview died suddenly Aug. 11 at his residence. Mr Worth was born in Wheeling WV and resided in Wadsworth for 15 years. He was a machine operator at Wadsworth Machine, member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Barberton. He was a 1974 Wadsworth High School. He is survived by parents, Sidney and Mae Ruckman Worth whom he resided with. Brothers Steve and Brian, both of Independence, MO. Maternal grandparents, Mr & Mrs Ralph Ruckman, Independence, MO. Paternal grandparents; Melford and Theresa Worth, St Clairsville. Services were held Saturday at Hilliard & Cox Funeral Home. Intermet Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Glenn (Marv) Sheller
I knew Mel when we were kids, growing up on Grandview Ave. He was teased a lot and, as I recall, was shunned by most of his peers. My impression was that life didn't deal him a very good hand. He never found a place where he fit in and he left early. Rest in peace.Jody Gilmore (Ospina)
I thought I knew Mel well, although obviously not very well. He must have felt that he never fit in anywhere. Mel was loved by many of us, but obviously he had some pretty deep-seated issues. He hung himself in his attic home in 1977 and I'll never forget getting the phone call. I couldn't go to his funeral, because it was on the same day my brother got married, August 13, 1977. I cried all day. I will never forget his kindness and empathy for others. He just wanted to be liked. just like all of us back then. I'll never forget his kind spirit. this is coming from Jody's sister, Billie