Melynda J Wassel

Melynda J Wassel, age 66, of Middletown, VA gained her wings on Tuesday, November 25. 2025 after a short illness while surrounded by her loving family. Melynda was the daughter of the late Barbara Taylor White and Delbert E. White. She was born in Radford, VA and spent the first part of her life with her family in Pulaski, VA where she graduated from PCHS as Valedictorian with perfect attendance, Class of 1977.

Melynda work at the National Security Agency in Hanover, MD in positions of greater responsibility until she retired for health reason and moved with her loving husband of 46 years, Richard W. Wassel, to the quiet countryside of Middletown, VA.  She enjoyed reading, gardening and caring for her dog Jordy in the natural beauty of rural Virginia.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her treasured son, Seth J. Wassel and his wife Yazeem of Reisterstown, MD, and her younger brother, Thomas J. White of Alexandria, VA, in addition to the extended family members of her husband.

Melynda was a quiet, studious and private person but she cherished her enduring childhood friendships with the Luttrell girls (Suzy and Sara) and Family growing up together in Pearce Place, a neighborhood in Pulaski.

A small private ceremony, following cremation, will be held in Middletown, VA as per her wishes.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions in memory of Melynda can be made to: The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org