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Beth McMinn Obituary
A Memorial Service will be held Monday (Sept. 25) at 11 a.m.
at St. John's Lutheran Church, 514 East Swamp Rd., Penn Yan. A luncheon will follow at the Penn Yan Moose Club at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, 3699 Rte. 54A, Branchport, NY 14418; the Keuka Comfort Care Home, 35 Rte. 54, Penn Yan, NY 14527; or the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14561.
Born in Potter, N.Y., Beth was the daughter of the late Milford Meyer and Elsie Kindelberger Meyer. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Lake-to-Lake Quilt Guild, and the Hill Ladies. Beth was a former Yates County 4-H member and leader. She and her husband, Lawrence, used to dance with Penn Yan Friendship Squares. Beth loved to read, sew and socialize.
Beth is survived by six children Michele McMinn, Marlene (Steve) Fingar, Craig (Vanessa) McMinn, Chad McMinn, Kyle (Ellen) McMinn and Lanette (Timothy) Swarthout; "Mom" of Oscar and Polly Castaneda and their son, Oscar, Jr.; seven grandchildren Jillian (Drew) Spencer, Brent (Nitosha) Fingar, Benjamin McMinn, Kayla (Brandon) DeHond, Alex Swarthout, Parker McMinn and Margaret McMinn; two great-grandchildren Teagan Fingar, Kalliope Fingar, and a soon to be Spencer baby girl; two sisters-in-law Marilyn Meyer and Laurita (Joseph) Griffo; one brother-in-law, Bert (Donna) Alexander; and many friends and acquaintences.
Beth was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Lawrence W. McMinn; and her brother, Richard G. Meyer.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the McMinn family.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Harold Tones
September 27, 2017
To the McMinn family, Remembering your wonderful mother and wishing you comfort and love. Please accept our condolences. Harold and Una Tones
Diana Bedient Box
September 25, 2017
Beth was like a second mother to me, she was supportive and instrumental in making myself and many other young ladies who grew up in Guyanoga Valley and Italy Hill the women we are today. Her leadership in our 4-H club and in our community taught us many life skills with focus on always being our best and above all, having fun. Beth taught us to stop and smell the roses; to enjoy the simple things in life. Beth always gave more than she expected to receive in return. We will miss her more than I can put into words. Sending hugs to all the McMinn kids. xxoo
September 23, 2017
I miss your mom and dad more than words can express. Their friendship blessed us for over sixty years and we truly treasured our times together. Many miles between NY and TX but never apart in love and hugs. Pat DeSain
Ron Dailey
September 20, 2017
McMinn family,
My condolences on the passing of your mom, thoughts and prayers to all.
September 20, 2017
To the Family, We are sorry for the loss of your Mom. Beth was a great Lady . She will be missed by all.
Norm and Lois Lee
Bradenton, Florida
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