Formerly of Churchill, a resident of New Smyrna Beach, FL., age 43, died on July 6, 2022.
Melissa was the beloved wife for 19 years of Carl Erickson who fondly referred to her as “Mellie”.
She was the loving daughter of James and Barbara (Owen) Trusilo of Churchill and sister of James W. (Sarah) Trusilo of North Washington Twp.
Melissa was the loving aunt of Brynn Trusilo and Kyle, Russell and Prescott.
She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins whom she loved dearly.
Melissa was a 1996 graduate of Woodland Hills High School and graduated as an Occupational Therapist from Elizabethtown College. Her therapy practice specialized in home care.
Melissa loved her beach town of New Smyrna and enjoyed a myriad of activities including, bicycling, paddle boarding, traveling, exploring, and cooking.
Friends are welcome to a Memorial Mass in St. Maurice Church of St. Joseph the Worker Church on Friday, September 30 at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles.
Arrangements are with Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Avenue at Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800).