Margaret Ann Vanderlin Atwell Mellette, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, while a resident of Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Butler.

"Peg" was born at Rosalie Foundling Home in Pittsburgh on Sept. 29, 1934. She was adopted by Horatio and Margaret Vanderlin of Butler when she was five.

She graduated from Butler High School in 1952 and worked for many years as a legal executive assistant with numerous prestigious law firms and corporations across the country.

Peg enjoyed knitting and she loved to sing and dance, even in Walmart.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Atwell of Meadville; her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Cindy Atwell of Erie; and her son, Weston Atwell of Butler. She has three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, attorney George C. Atwell; and her second husband, Lawrence D. Mellette.

ATWELL MELLETTE — Memorial plans for Margaret Ann Vanderlin Atwell Mellette, who died Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, are private.

A Mass Intention will be held at St. Paul Church in Butler.

Cards may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Atwell, 191 Afton Drive, Erie, PA 16509.