Obituary of Carlton R. Miner

Carlton R. Miner Sidney, NY Carlton Robert Miner, 68, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home. Carl was born on February 4, 1947 in New Berlin, son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Pope) Miner. He attended Mt. Upton Central School. Following school, Carl enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country from 1967 until his honorable discharge in April 1969. He worked in maintenance at Keith Clark for several years. He was a good man with good faith. He was a dedicated member of the VFW and American Legion in Sidney. He is survived by: Two sons: Jason Lykens of Richford, NY and Chris Lykens, TX Two sisters: Joan and Ron Wildenstein of Guilford and Diana Wheeler of Daytona Beach, FL Three brothers: John and Marie Miner of Gilbertsville, Gene and Nicolasa Miner of Hawaii and Bill and Donna Miner of Florida Sister-in-law, Lucinda Miner of Bradenton, FL Good friend, Lureene Hill of Sidney As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins Carl was predeceased by his parents, Raymond Miner and Eleanor and Lester Winfield, his brother, Donald Miner, and his nephew, Scott Miner. Graveside services with military honors will take place at a later date in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Sidney Veterans Park c/o Sidney Community Foundation, P.O. Box 333 Sidney, NY 13838. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.