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Kathleen Minnier Obituary

FAYETTE - Kathleen M. Minnier, 78, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at home from ALS with her loving family by her side.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Kathy has gifted her body to the University of Rochester Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Blvd. Suite 600, Arlington, Va. 22209, or the Seneca House of Concern, 22 Locust St., Waterloo, N.Y. 13165.

Kathy was born November 8, 1946 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Roe Yakeley. She cleaned for the Seneca Falls VFW, and retired from Seneca County as a court clerk after many years of service. Kathleen was a 55-year member of the Waterloo Memorial Post 6433 V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary, and was a Webelos leader for Troop 75 in Romulus, N.Y. She was a member and communicant of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank L. Minnier, Sr. of Fayette, N.Y.; son Franklin (Sonia) Minnier, Jr. of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; daughter Jackie (Kris) Karlsen of Romulus, N.Y.; grandchildren, Haylie (Ethan) Preston, Kelby Karlsen, Franklin (Bree) L. Minnier, III, and Tyler (Brittany) Minnier; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Franklin L. Minnier, IV, Cayden, Carter, and Conner, who called her GiGi; and cousin, Nancy Roe of Waterloo, N.Y.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Feb. 15, 2025.

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Rexine Farley

February 27, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.. You never saw her with out a smile and a ton of energy.. RIP... Prayers to the family for comfort and peace at this sad time... Keep the happy memories close by and take it a day at a time...

Nancy Hilkert

February 24, 2025

My heart goes out to you for your loss. Kathy was such a wonderful person. So much fun. Clinging to all your happy memories will help some as you go through this very difficult time. Sending my love to all of you. Nancy Hilkert

Christine

February 16, 2025

I will miss u Aunt kathy

Barbara Finn

February 15, 2025

I am very sorry for the loss of such a lovely and kind person.i know her family was proud of her and will miss her terribly

DJ DEredita DND machine shop and small engines

February 15, 2025

i am so sorry to her about Kathy, she was such a wonderful person and sister of my best friend bill Minnier jr I'm so sorry frank, little Frankie, and Jackie, and the rest of the family, your wife and mom was such a wonderful, beautiful person to know, i loved the whole family known them since i was 13 years old
she will be greatly missed.
DJ and DIANE DEREDITA

Theresa,smith

February 15, 2025

Frank and family. Sorry for your loss she will be missed by so many. Cheris all the memories and hold them close to your heart love theresa smith

Sherry Voorhees

February 15, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Kathleen beautiful inside and outside.

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