Orsula Melio, 84 yrs. of Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, following an illness.

She was born on Saturday, February 28, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY. Orsula was the daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (Eny) DeLuca. She was the wife of the late Robert Melio.

Orsula was a homemaker to her beloved family. Earlier in her life, she was a teller at Chase Manhattan Bank. After moving to Honey Brook, she worked as a receptionist at Honey Brook Family Practice. Orsula enjoyed watching Judge Judy, buying from QVC, and playing slots at the casino.

She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Tracy Melio of Brooklyn, NY, a daughter, Nicole Novakidis of Morris Plains, NJ and a brother, Frank DeLuca of Yonkers, NY. She also has two grandsons, Matthew Melio and Brandon Melio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11 AM from St. Peter Catholic Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine, PA. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 10 AM to 10:45 AM at the church.

For directions to the church, please visit www.saintpeterchurch.net

Additional calling hours will be held from 3 PM to 7 PM on Sunday and 5 PM to 7 PM on Monday held at The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa. 19344

For directions to the funeral home and online condolences, please visit the funeral home’s website at www.thelabsfh.com

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in the memory of Orsula to St. Jude Children Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or The ASPCA at www.aspca.org

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Dear Michael, Nicole and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was the glue for the family. So many happy, fun memories from Brooklyn from years ago. I know she & your Dad will be together again. The so loved their new home in Honey Brook & were very happy there. May she rest in peace, embraced by the Lord!

~ Linda and George Elko & Family LANCASTER, PA
4/19/2026 9:31:49 AM

Ursula was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. I grew up in her house and those are some of my very best memories. Sunday dinner. Card games. She was another mother to me. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind and will be missed tremendously.

~ Steve
4/18/2026 1:54:12 PM

Nicole, I’m so sorry for your loss! Many condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you! —Christina Seo

~ Christina Seo
4/17/2026 12:18:09 AM

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