Carolyn E. Mehlman, 96, of Deer Lake passed away Sunday, August 16th, at Providence Place, Pottsville

Carolyn was born in West Brunswick Township, PA on April 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Marguerite (Haussmann) and James O. Meck.

She was the widow of Harry  Mehlman. Harry died in 1983.

Carolyn was a member of Zion's Red Church Orwigsburg and a 1948 Graduate of Auburn High School and studied theater at Temple University. She worked as the  Secretary and treasurer at Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company. She also held the position of Secretary and treasurer for the borough of Deer Lake for many years,

She was a member of the John Kenley Theater Group, Deer Lake. She was a Girl Scout & Brownie leader and taught piano for many years to the youth of Deer Lake. She was very active in her life.

Carolyn is  survived by three daughters, Gretchen, wife of  Benjamin Nauyalis, of Auburn, PA; Karen, wife of  Kurt Gilbert, of Schuylkill Haven, PA; Deborah, wife of  Kenneth Eberle, of Mount Joy, PA

Carolyn is also survived by her grandchildren  Christopher, Matthew, Kenneth, Jeremy, Jennifer, James, Jacob and Kelly. Her great grandchildren are Bailee, Cannon, Daniel, Ella, Sawyer, Tucker and Korah

She was predeceased by her sister Peggy M. Mengle and was also predeceased by her long time companion Richard C. Lewis in April 2026. A Religious Service will be held at 11:00  on Tuesday, August 25th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg. Visitation will begin at 10:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1,  1 Ash Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1
1 Ash Road, Orwigsburg PA 17961
Tel: 1-570-366-0900