Melvin Charles Confer

Melvin C. “Sonny” Confer, 92, of Oil City passed away Friday Sept. 15, 2023 at his home.

                Born July 14, 1931 in Sligo, PA., he was the son of the late Wilbert and Minnie Reese Confer.

Mr. Confer was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict.

He received the Army OCC Medal (Okinawa) and was honorably discharged on Sept. 18, 1952.

On April 11, 1955 he was married to the former Emma Elizabeth Blauser and she survives.

Melvin worked many years at Weaver Chevrolet, Miller Auto and Seneca Motors and had been a Township Supervisor for many years.

In his younger years he enjoyed racing cars and playing softball. He enjoyed hunting and was the neighborhood mechanic for many friends and neighbors.

He had belonged to the Moose club and the Oil City VFW.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children

Deborah Boyles & her husband Tom of Heber City, UT

Donna Felmlee & her husband Dave of Oil City

Brenda Oneil of Seneca

Brian Confer & his wife Bonnie of Edinboro

Sharon Vecchioni & her husband Tom of Annapolis, MD

9 grandchildren , 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by sisters Myrtle, Mary, Dorothy, Ethel “Peg”, Annamae, Florence and Violet and by a brother Wilbert.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is assisting the family with  arrangements.

Condolences to the family may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

Memorials may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy 1140 Liberty St. Franklin, PA. 16323

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