Karen L. Minehart 1946-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs – Youngstown Vindicator

Karen was born in Meadville, Pa., on May 19, 1946, the daughter of Frank and Madolyn Bickley Miller. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1964, Karen also attended South High School. She was a member of the Warriorettes Alumni Club. Karen also attended Youngstown State University.

Karen worked for Strouss – Macy’s for 29 years and retired in 2011. She then worked for Clarins USA Inc. as a retail sales coordinator and retired after seven years in 2020.

Karen was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday school and was a deacon; she served on church mission trips in the states. Karen was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a deacon.

Karen’s favorite pastime was spending time with her family, grandkids and her friends. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Europe, Aruba, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Mexico, and trips with Bill to Las Vegas, along with Patee and AJ Veri. She also loved shopping at Talbots, cooking, baking pies and making cookies.

Karen married the love of her life, William “Bill” Minehart, on Nov. 11, 1967. Sadly, he passed away Sept. 3, 2015.

Karen leaves to cherish her memory, her three sons, Jeffrey (Jenn) Minehart, Mark (Kelly) Minehart and David (Jenn) Minehart, all of Poland; and grandchildren, Jack, Megan, Lauren, Matthew, Noah, Olivia and Bryan. She is also survived by her brother, Terry (Mary Gay) Miller; sister, Edie (Rich) Johnson; several nieces and nephews; and close friends whose lives she touched in some way.

Besides her parents, and her husband, Bill, Karen was preceded in death by her older brother, Frank (Priss) Miller.

Services will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, officiated by the Rev. Adam Rodgers, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Youngstown, OH 44512.

Family and friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19, 2021, at the church, prior to the service.

Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The Minehart family has requested material tributes be given to Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Karen may Visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and leave condolences for the Minehart family.

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