Saratoga Springs, NY - Roberta “Bobbie” Schecter Mintzer, age 90, passed away Friday April 17, 2026 at the Washington Center.

She was born June 16, 1935 in Saratoga Springs NY. She was the daughter of the late Max and Ida Sherman Schecter. She worked in the family business The New York Bargain Store before going to college.

She graduated in 1957 from William Smith College. She worked as a secretary for a brief time.

Bobbie married her late husband Charles “Charley” March 16, 1958. She worked in his business Mac Finn Drug Company, handling the charge accounts before credit cards became common.

Bobbie was a long time congregant of Congregation Shaara Tfille.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was predeceased by her daughter Deborah Mintzer Redfearn.

Survivors include her son Leonard, grandchildren; Keith Talbot (Janette), Jennifer Papp (Jay), Rebecca Archibald (Nick), great grandchildren; Bianca, Cameron, Addison, Liam and Amelia along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY and burial will follow in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish Community Center, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com