GLENS FALLS - Donald Francis Miner, Jr., 72, of Glens Falls, passed away on August 8th, 2024.

Donald was born on April 10, 1952 to Donald Francis Miner, Sr. and Mary Frances (Waite) Miner in Glens Falls, NY.

After Donald graduated from Salem Central High School in 1971, he went on to study at Adirondack Community College.

He married Elaine Polverelli on May 1, 1976, and they had three children together.

After working 14 years for General Electric, Don started his own painting and contracting business. He later went on to work at Native Textiles, before retiring from the Glens Falls City School District. During his retirement years, he thoroughly enjoyed working part-time as a crossing guard in Glens Falls, looking forward to greeting students and their families every day.

Later in life, Donald met Gretchen Van Dien. They married on August 12, 2000, in a backyard ceremony at their home in Glens Falls.

In Donald's free time, he enjoyed a variety of activities and hobbies. In his younger years, he snowmobiled, played guitar in a local band, and participated in a bowling league. He enjoyed collecting Lionel trains, making model airplanes, watching the NY Giants and NY Yankees, golfing, NASCAR, and the loyal companionship of his dogs.

Donald was predeceased by his wife, Gretchen E. Miner; mother, Mary F. Miner and her parents, Irwin and Ella Waite; and paternal grandparents, Napoleon Miner and Alice Archambault.

He is survived by his children, Tara (Alan) Howard of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Justin (Katie) Miner, and Andrew Miner of Saratoga Springs, Utah; step-children, Jeff Fish, Vernon (Debbie) Fish, and Heather (Jim) Barton; grandchildren, Dagan, Logan, Peyton, Morgan, Charles, Benjamin, Raegan, Chelsea, Justin, Keegan, Kemper, Killian, Brogan and Astara; step-grandchildren, Jacob, Stephen, Tylor, Rebecca, and Stephanie; father, Donald F. (Theresa) Miner, Sr.; sisters, Jodell (Thomas) Jordan and Juli (Sal) Alfieri; and uncle, Irwin "Brub" (Marlene) Waite;  as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Maureen Roder and Haley Gilligan for their companionship and caregiving through his health challenges.

A graveside ceremony will be held at the Mettawee Valley Cemetery in Pawlet, VT at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21st.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804 or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.