Brent P. Mincher 1965-2026

Brent was born Nov. 29, 1965, in Youngstown, to Donald and Donna Hoehnle Mincher.

He was a 1984 graduate of Springfield Local High School and attended Youngstown State University and then graduated from the Pittsburgh Aeronautics Institute.

He then settled in Morgantown, W.Va., upon being hired by Bombardier, Inc. to work at Benedum Air Base. He later moved to Bridgeport, W.Va., so he could be much closer to his work. He worked his way up to a supervisory position, which he held for many years, until his retirement in 2025.

During his employment, he had several trips to Germany (Cologne and Stuttgart), which he enjoyed very much and was very impressed with how clean and beautiful it was and how very efficient his German co-workers were. Brent loved his job and was well respected by his peers and supervisors. He was a very dedicated employee and would always offer to cover for someone when asked or if a shift was short, including on holidays. His coworkers were very much like a second family to him.

In his spare time (which frequently wasn’t much) he enjoyed the simple things in life, like the great outdoors, a good meal — whether going out or staying in, and his visits back to see his family in Ohio. He also enjoyed the annual Lambert family reunions in Mill Creek Park.

Brent enjoyed a wide range of music from the Rat Pack to traditional country and select pieces from the ’70’s. He liked dogs. Baxter, an adorable beagle, was his last, but his favorite was a cinnamon collie that his sister Marge named Mickey.

When he was young, he truly enjoyed his motorcycle rides on the backroads of Pennsylvania with his good friend Doug. He also loved following the Dallas Cowboys. He was the one on a warm summer afternoon playing catch with his young 4-year-old nephew (Graham), who discovered that the young boy had quite an arm, which years later would prove prophetic in school sports.

As a young man he was diligent in his studies and would make sure they were completed before he turned his attention elsewhere. Brent also enjoyed lifting weights and jogging, which he enjoyed with his cousin Derek. He also never ceased to catch his family off-guard with his unique sense of humor.

Brent was married for 25 years to the love of his life, Cathy Mincher, who remains. He leaves siblings, Greg (Jeanine) Mincher and Marge (Shawn) Olson; nephews, Graham (Lauren) Mincher and Matt Mincher; nieces, Rachel (Chet) Dicke, Arielle (Jeremy) Lester and Meralee Olson; two great-nephews, Everett and Wade Dicke; and great-niece, Josette Dicke. He also leaves many aunts, uncles and cousins and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his older brother, Jeff.

There will be a brief graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Zion Cemetery, 10982 Rapp Road, New Middletown, Ohio, 44442.Family and friends are welcome.

Anyone who wishes may make a donation to their favorite charity in remembrance of Brent. The family would like to thank Brent’s co-workers, Frank and Bud, for their kindness and support during this difficult time. We are also very grateful to Brent’s wife, Cathy, and the incredible care that she gave to Brent in his last days.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.

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