June 22, 2012

EDWARDS, N.Y.   —  Regina A. "Jean" Minckler, 75, of New Street, died Thursday evening, June 21, at Carthage Area Hospital where she was a patient for four days.

Born Jan. 31, 1937, in Ellenburg, a daughter of Roy and Raya Mae Ashline Carter, she attended Ellenburg Central School. 

She married Charles Minckler on Dec. 19, 1953, at St. Edmunds Catholic Church in Ellenburg. 

Over the years, she was employed at Brassards IGA, Buckingham’s IGA and Woods Family Grocery as a store clerk.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading. 

Mrs. Minckler was an avid New York Yankees and Syracuse University fan.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Besides her husband of Edwards, she is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Debra and Rickey Bearor, and Cathy and Alton Bishop, all of Harrisville; two sons, Allen, Richville and Gary and his companion, Lynn Barnes, Hermon; three siblings, Ross Carter, Plattsburgh, Dale Carter and Grace Carter, Ellenburg; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Ray Carter.

There will be no services for Regina. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Adirondack Funeral Home, Harrisville. 

Online condolences may be made at www.adirondackfh.com.

At the family’s request, contributions may be made to the Edwards Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Information provided by Adirondack Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.