Melvin D. PHILBURN, 71, formerly of Connellsville, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Altoona. He was born May 13, 1922, in Connellsville, son of the late Frank E. and Carlette Bales Philburn. He was a World War II, United States Army veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post 301 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 21. Surviving are two brothers, Bernard Philburn of McKeesport and Frederick of Connellsville; and one sister, June Kleinfelder of Connellsville. PHILBURN -- Melvin D. Philburn, formerly of Connellsville, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994. There will be no public visitation. A private funeral service will be held Tuesday at the RICHARD KUCERA FUNERAL HOME, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke