Melissa Ann Twining Melissa Ann Twining, 48, of Emmaus, died March 17, 2013 in her residence as a result of a fire. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of Jacob Twining and Joan Pysher. She worked for KFC and was a buss girl at the former Emmaus Diner. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit for the last 14 years. Melissa loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and staying at her sister Robbyn's house. Survivors: Father, Jacob Twining and wife Pamela; Mother, Joan wife of Elmer Pysher; Brother, Jason Twining; Sister, Robbyn wife of Wayne Velassco, Valerie, Michelle, and Melody; Aunt, Jane Long; Uncle; Raymond Myer. She was predeceased by her son, Montana James Twining and longtime companion, David Jenkins and brother, Joshua Twining. Services: A combined memorial service for Melissa, Montana, and David will be celebrated on Sun., March 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM in The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Friends may call 2:30 to 3:00 PM in the church. Interment will follow in the church memorial garden. Schantz Funeral Home P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emmaus Fire Victims Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 193, Emmaus, PA 18049.