Obituary of Sarah Jane Minick

Sarah Jane Minick, 95, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday September 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Easy Living Country Estates, Hunker.  Mrs. Minick was born April 21, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant to the late William and Mary Carlton Crossland. 

Sarah was a graduate of Ramsay High School class of 1947.  She was a faithful member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant, where she was a lector for more than 20 years.  Sarah was a member of the St. Pius X Parish Christian Mothers, the ministry of consolation, the kitchen and festival crew.  She enjoyed to travel with her late husband Joe, they especially enjoyed going on cruises.  Sarah was an excellent cook, who loved attending church and spending time with her family.

Sarah is survived by her loving family, her sons, Joseph J. Minick Jr. (Karen) of Mt. Pleasant, and Richard Minick of Bridgeport; her daughter, Kelly Ciminelli (Michael) of Breinigsville, PA; and her grandsons, James and Thomas Ciminelli.  Sarah is also survived by her extended family, The Flynn's, The Bevevino's, and The Westwood's; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Minick Sr. in 2011; her brothers, William and James Crossland, Joseph Russell, and her infant brother, Dicky Russell; and her sisters, Nancy Sucanic, Donna Jean Russell, and Connie Paglio.    

Family and friends will be received Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant.  A blessing service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. followed by her funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church Mt. Pleasant.  Interment will follow in St. Pius X Parish Cemetery.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Easy Living Country Estates and Medi Home Hospice for their wonderful care.  To offer an online condolence please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com