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George Minnich Obituary
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George E. Minnich, 73, of Vestal, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Mercy Special Care Hospital, Scranton, PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois Minnich, Vestal; daughters and son-in-law, Jane and Greg Westfall, Allentown, N.J., Karen and Mark Bachner, Cicero, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, David and Christine Minnich, Grapevine, Tex.; grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Luke Westfall, Jon and Tim Bachner, Trevor, Brett, Liliana and Logan Minnich. He graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and received his first Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and his second Master's in Computer Science & Information Systems from Binghamton University. He was a Senior Engineer at Link Aviation for 35 years with seven patents. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church and IEE (International Electrical Engineer) Society.
A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 499 Plaza Drive, Vestal. The Rev. Nadine Ridley will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 959, Vestal, N.Y. 13850.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Minnich
Matthew Yeates
October 20, 2008
Mrs. Minnich, Dave, Karen and Jane,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Minnich. We pray that the Lord will bring peace, comfort and his loving spirit into your lives in this time of need.
Matthew and Karen Yeates and family.
Rita and Gordon Yeates
October 20, 2008
Lois, Jane, Karen, and Dave,
We love you and want you to know how much you have meant to us over the years. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are always there for you. Love, Rita and Gordon
Chris Yeates
October 20, 2008
Mrs. Minnich, Jane, Karen, and Dave: May you know of our of our regrets and express our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. We know that the Lord's tender mercies will not leave you comfortless. Kind Regards, Chris & Laura Yeates and family
Diane & Mike Phillips
October 20, 2008
Dave, Our condolences to you and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
BJ Watson
October 19, 2008
Dave, We here at Nova have you & your family in our prayers. Yes we are working the proposal today (Sunday!).
The "Link Family" always will be together.
God Bless
~BJ~ Watson
Linda Snupik-Grebe
October 18, 2008
Jane & family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Kathy Byrne
October 18, 2008
Jane, Karen, David, Mrs. Minnich and all of the family my deepest sympathies are with you. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathy
ICU Lourdes Hospital
October 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with George and your family.
Carolyn Mattern
October 17, 2008
Lois, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Colleen Gilchriest
October 17, 2008
I am thinking of you, and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Now, take care of yourself. Love,Colleen
Laura Gray
October 17, 2008
Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you will hear this over and over but honestly I am here if you need anything!!
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