Livonia, NY/Shinglehouse, PA: Jeanette Mable Mingus, age 82, passed away on August 18, 2018 after a short illness at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY. She was born on May 18, 1936 in Shinglehouse, PA to Roy and Doris (Presser) Klinger. Jeanette worked all of her adult life but found the most joy in taking care of the elderly. She was married to Donald Mingus, who pre-deceased her in 2006. She is survived by two sons, Mark (Diana) Sherwood of Lakeville, NY and Jeffery Sherwood of Andover, NY, grandchildren Danielle (Alex) Keogan, Gabrielle Sherwood, Lynn Sherwood, Hannah Sherwood, Milena Sherwood, Cheryl (Cliff) Rigerman, Adam Bates and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces Robin (Mike) Goode, Cindy (Jude) Auman, great-nieces and nephews and many friends, especially Laura Hoh. In addition to her husband, she was pre-deceased by her parents and sister Joanne Appleby.
Jan’s Memorial Service will be held privately in Shinglehouse, PA. Burial will be in the East Sharon Cemetery, East Sharon, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, PO Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com or www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
I just wanted to say that Jan will be greatly missed. She was always such a helping hand to so many people. My mom, Ellie DeClerck, was one of those people. It doesn’t hurt to say, “Thank you,Jan”, one more time.
Jan was a good friend to my mom, Ellie DeClerck while they lived at Wildbriar. Jan (and their mutual friends, Wilma & Laura) helped my mom live “independently” until she was 92 years old. Thinking that my mom had the tea and toast ready for Jan so they could share it together again … as they did so many times in the past. God Speed Jan.