Bernard "Bernie" Mintz, 59, of 2131 Prospect Road, Prospect, died Tuesday at his home.

Born Dec. 1, 1947, in Butler, he was the son of the late Isadore Mintz and the late Mary Tischler.

Mr. Mintz was a tractor trailer truck driver for Dayco Trucking.

He was a member and past president of B'nai Abraham Congregation, where he served for four years and currently was secretary. He had been active in the BBYO, a Jewish youth group.

He enjoyed traveling and attending his high school reunions. He was an alumni of Ithaca College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communication.

Surviving are his wife, Rachelle A. Mintz; a nephew; a niece; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

<B>MINTZ </B>— Graveside services and burial for Bernard "Bernie" Mintz, who died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at B'nai Abraham Cemetery, Portman Road, with Cantor Andriane Caplowe, of Congregation B'nai Abraham, officiating.Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 420 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.Shiva minyan services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the family home.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.