Melody J. Dempster, 82, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021. She was born October 6, 1938 in Glouster, Ohio to the late Elsie and Edney “Gene” Galloway. Melody is survived by her loving children Doug (Maureen) Dempster and Tracy (Kevin) Ruschill; grandchildren Allyssa (Corey) Dempster, Joseph Forrester, Zachary (Danielle) Ruschill, and Mackenzie Ruschill; great-grandchild Daniel Hamilton; siblings Beverly (Leonard) DeNune and Libby (Gary) Douglas; boyfriend Karl “Fred” Collins; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Melody retired from Mount Carmel East Hospital after working there for 31 years, and she also retired from the DressBarn after 20 years. Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with the cremation arrangements.