Melvin Cottage

Date of Death: March 14, 2020

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Thursday 3/19, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Friday 3/20, 11:00 am

Melvin A Cottage, 40 of Freedom was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Raised in Freedom, Melvin was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his Uncle Terry’s camp in Tionesta. He had an outgoing and generous personality, who would give the shirt off his back to those in need. It was being a father to his four children is what he most .treasured

Melvin is survived by mother, Gloria Dilts and father, George Archer. He is also survived by his wife, Jessica Pickrell Cottage , his four children: KayLee, Elijah, Blake, and Clayton and their mother, Jessica (Derek) Anderson. A brother, Andrew (Emily) Cottage and their children, Drew and Hailey. A half brother, Brandon and a host of extended family and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, March 19^th from 4-8 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where services will be held on Friday at 11 am with VITAS chaplain, the Reverend Keith Black, officiating.

The family wishes to thank VITAS Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home to defray expenses.

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Melvin A Cottage, 40 of Freedom was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Raised in Freedom, Melvin was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his Uncle Terry’s camp in Tionesta. He had an outgoing and generous personality, who would giveContinue Reading

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Our hearts are broken for the family of Melvin. He was a very loving person and funny. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

I am so sorry for your families loss.

Oh Andy, My heart goes out to you and your family...you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am very sorry for your loss😭🙏

God needed another angel

Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.

I will always remember our great times from back in high school. Rest easy my friend.

So sorry to hear about Melvin very nice and good hearted person he will be truly missed

I’m sorry for your loss, Melvin and I went to school with and . We had c lunch together. That man always had me laughing

Many prayers 🙏

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

Rest easy. One day we will meet again.

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Melvin may he rest in peace and not b in pain anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with u and your family. He was a good friend of my son Scott .

Sorry for your loss You are in my prayers RIP

Through our the years Melvin has always been there he will be miss we are praying for you all

I am so sorry for your loss.

Rest easy brother. I will always remember the crazy stuff we did as kids. We always had some exciting adventure to go on. I'll be here for your kids if anything is needed. I'll miss you!!!