Eleanor Selinda Minnock

Eleanor Selinda Minnock, 98, previously of East Northport, NY, died peacefully on April 7, 2025 at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, Randleman, NC with her youngest daughter, by her side. Born November 13, 1926 to Meta Stelljas Bottjer and Herman Bottjer, she was raised in Astoria, Queens, NY with her beloved sister, Joan. Shaped by hardworking parents, her early life gave her the strength and determination that were the foundation of her character.

Eleanor lived a long, active life. She loved riding her bike as a child and rollerskating at indoor rinks and ice skating as a teenager. She kept up her bike riding well into her 70s. She enjoyed gardening and reading, and was rarely without a book. But her greatest loves were her family and her church. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for over 70 years, a member of the choir, member of the Prime Timers group and a regular volunteer at the church thrift shop. She was always at the center of family holiday gatherings and traveled with her husband, Frank, for regular visits with their children and major celebrations in the lives of their grandchildren.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years LCDR Francis J. Minnock, cherished daughter Kathleen J. Wirth, and dear sister Joan Janes. She is survived by her loving children: son Francis B. (Kathy) Minnock, daughters Eileen M. Dohrman and Eleanor (Hal) Minnock-Pugh, and son Christopher J. (Jennifer Kranzle) Minnock. She was the dear grandmother of Kate, Christian, Whitney, Jonathan, Christoper, David, Elizabeth, and Robyn, great grandmother of 11, and beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (date pending) where Eleanor will be buried beside her beloved husband. Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, NC is assisting with arrangements. A memorial service will also be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eleanor’s name can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (stpaulseastnorthport.org) or your local library.