Nila D. Minich, 88 formerly New Bethlehem, died on Tuesday evening, June 3, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.
She was born on September 23, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Yount) Blake. She was married on February 27, 1945 to Walter Leo Minich and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2008.
She is survived by five sons; Dennis L. Minich and wife Janice of Cranberry, Donald L. Minich and wife Marlene of Baltimore, Maryland, Marvin D. Minich and wife Darla of Mayport, Melvin G. Minich and wife Connie of Mayport and David R. Minich and wife Gloria of Mayport, seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a sister, Clara B. Downs of Brookville and a brother, Melvin Blake and wife Rochelle of New Bethlehem.
In addition to her parents and husband, Nila was also preceded in death by a baby boy and a sister, Lomia Wells
Visitation will be on Friday, June 6, from 9 – 11 at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.