Stanhope, NJ   Mrs. Melinda Michelle Erb, 52, died on October 26, 2014 at the Newton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Stroudsburg, PA and grew up in Flanders, before moving to Stanhope 20 years ago. She was a Home Health Care Aide for several years, and an avid oil painter.

She is survived by her son Zachary Erb of Stanhope, mother Jean Plumb of Newton, and brother Mark (and Diane) Plumb of Andover Township.

Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) on Tuesday from 5 – 8 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, 10 am at the Funeral Home with the interment to follow at the Succasunna Methodist Cemetery.