Melba F. Schnitkey, age 87 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2015 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. She was born August 30, 1928, at West Unity, the daughter of Walter and Nora (Smith) Nofzinger. She married Charles "Til" Schnitkey on August 30, 1947 and he preceded her in death on February 19, 2009. A life-long resident of the Archbold area, she was a homemaker and was employed by the Archbold Area Schools. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, playing cards, quilting and baking. Melba was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Archbold, and participated in many activities at church. She is survived by three sons, Scott (Deb), Stuart (Jackie), and Sid (Joy), all of Archbold; a daughter-in-law Karen Schnitkey of Archbold; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grand-children; one brother, Wayne (Shan) Nofzinger of Stryker and two sisters, Claudine Arnold of Archbold and Myrtle Henricks of Montpelier. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Steve; brothers, Clayton, Jess, twin brother Melvin and Willard; sisters; Arlene Fausey and Bernita Figy. Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Martin's Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Reichert officiating. Interment will be in the Archbold Cemetery. Friends may call at St. Martin's from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to St. Martins Lutheran church, Archbold American Legion or the donor's choice.