Saratoga Springs, NY - Stella Levy Mintzer, age 88, passed away on September 5, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Abraham Levy and Yetta Replansky Levy on September 18, 1927.

Predeceased by her parents Abe and Yetta Levy and her brother Walter Levy, Stella is survived by her husband of 68 years Milton Mintzer; her children Jack Mintzer (Adena), Stuart Mintzer (Carol), Eileen Woodcock (Skip); grandchildren Ryan Woodcock Mintzer, Jessy Woodcock, and Eugenia Moore, as well as her greatgrandchildren Nathan, Faith, and Elizabeth.

Stella was a tireless volunteer who supported many organizations and causes including Congregation Shaara Tfille, Head Start, Homemade Theater, and Guide Dogs for the Blind and never sought recognition for her charitable giving.  She was a long time member of Hadassah and Bnai Brith. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she especially enjoyed family occasions surrounded by her nieces, nephews, and extended family who will all miss her.  She was a friend to the many who knew her.

Memorial services will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11 AM. Following the service, a meal of comfort will be shared for all who wish to come and remember Stella.

The traditional Shiva Service will be at the family home, 25 MacArthur Dr., Saratoga Springs at 7:30 PM beginning Wednesday, September 7th.  Shiva services will be held on the following dates as well, September 8, 11, 12, and 13th.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.