Thomas J. Mintzer, 74, died Monday morning, June 8, 2020 at his residence, after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born May 24, 1946 at Fort Mead, Maryland to the late James Leon and Marjorie Rebecca Armstrong Mintzer. Tom was a lifelong Warren area resident. He was a 1964 graduate of Warren Area High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Geography from Edinboro University in 1969. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Marine Corp as a corporal. He earned a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and National Defense Service Medal.
Tom was employed for 30 years with Warren State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide, retiring in 2002. Tom enjoyed being an active member with the North Warren Volunteer Fire Department. He loved to hunt and fish.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Schorman Mintzer whom he married August 15, 1981 in Warren, PA.
2 Children – Emily Canonico and husband, Christopher of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Adam Mintzer of N. Warren, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Jordan, Alyssa and Jackson, Mother-in-law, Mary Schorman of N. Warren, PA., 2 Brothers – Charles and John Mintzer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pam Mintzer, father-in-law, Thomas Schorman.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 5 to 8 P.M where a funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. William Beatty, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. CDC guidelines will be observed, public must wear masks and practice social distancing. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. where military honors will be conducted by members of the U.S. Marine Corp. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, 12 S. State Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Tom and I were roommates at Edinboro so many years ago. We had some good times. He was always ready for a new adventure. I will never forget the time he borrowed my VW wheels so his car would pass inspection (there is more to the story but I will let it go at that)! He will be missed.
Tom was a great neighbor to Bill and I while we lived in N. Warren. Looked forward to visiting him each summer we came home. Tom was always generous with his rhubarb! He would pick and clean it for me and I would make him pies. Even gave him an extra for the freezer when we left N. Warren. Many other memories! Our condolences to Barb, Emily, Adam and families.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of another of my friends from the old North Warren neighborhood. Tom was a nice guy and was always there with a smile and a kind word when needed. He will be sincerely missed. May his family rest with comfort knowing that he is home with the Lord.