Melissa Ann Deardorff, “Missy”, 49, received her Angel Wings on August 17, 2020. She was born on May 27, 1971 in Johnstown, PA. Missy graduated from Johnstown High School in 1989 and later went on to graduate with her Bachelor of Arts from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, and then her Master of Arts from Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. She was a proud and active member of Alpha Phi Sorority.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Carol Deardorff-McCaffrey; brother, John H. Deardorff, III, both of California; step-brother, Michael Cammarata, of Florida; her partner, Ronnie; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John H. Deardorff, Jr.
Melissa often spoke of her furry babies and anyone who knew her knew of her love for her beloved Buddy and Brody who brought her many years of joy.
Melissa was the most kind-hearted, compassionate, fun, selfless, patient, strong and courageous person. She brought joy to so many just by walking in a room. Melissa was a loyal friend, sister, daughter, niece and partner. She was the sparkle that others needed when they were down. Melissa developed endless bonds and relationships with so many people who will cherish her sweet memories forever.
Missy spent over 20 years in the healthcare field where she recently held the position of Senior Clinical Sales Account Executive at Gentiva Health Services. She was more than an Account Executive to her clients, and many were happy to call her a friend.
Missy lit up her corner of the world with her huge heart and sparkling blue eyes. She touched the lives of everyone that was fortunate enough to have known her. She developed endless bonds and relationships with so many people who will cherish her sweet memories forever.
Missy loved those closest to her with an unparalleled ferocity, often putting the needs of others before her own. The world was a better place for her being in it.
May she Rest in Peace.
A memorial will take place Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at our Southside Home. The service will be live streamed at this link at the time of the service and a recorded version will be available soon after to view. Remembering Melissa
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm
Location:
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
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MJ Neumann posted on 9/4/20
Hey, Miss- I had written a note for you to be read at your thing last Wednesday, but Debbie forgot to bring it. It took me forever to write it because I couldn't see through all my tears, and I had to keep stopping to blow my nose... I wanted to give it to you in some way, so thought I'd put it here for you... Missy D. I am at a loss for words to describe the pain I feel right now... Your laugh – oh, Missy – your laugh!! You laughed with every fiber of your being. It was one of a kind, contagious, and always got us in trouble in the - oh, so many classes we had together... Your smile... Your eyes... Your joy - Mike Owens reached out to me when he heard the news, and he said that you were “the embodiment of joy”, and I have to agree with him. Your beautiful soul had such a positive affect on people. Your devotion – there was not a more devoted, loyal, “I-got-your-back” friend than you. Period. Your love... Just as you laughed with every fiber of your being, so did you love. Your love was all encompassing and unconditional. The way you always told me “I love you” and always signed “I love you” at the end of each and every note you passed to me in class- except in French class, that is. In French class, our notes were in French (as much as possible because Madame Tanchick insisted that everything in her classroom was done in French. ;)) In French class, it was “Je t’aime, toujours”, and when we wanted to communicate in code: “Olive juice, toujours”. I wasn’t used to someone loving me so fully and completely - to the point where, in junior high, I questioned if you “LIKE-liked“ me. “I love you dearly, not queerly” you would say! ;) Oh, Missy... Missy D, I am eternally grateful that I was one of the people that was able to experience your love. Sometimes, I think that I wasn’t worthy of it. Olive juice, toujours. Your “Esther”, MJ