Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Sep 3, 1924 - Nov 12, 2023
Dear Judy & family
Sending my deepest sympathy to you upon the passing of your Mother. Thinking of you
Sincerely- Karin Curcio
Karin Curcio
November 20, 2023 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
We will always remember Catherine with the children in the nursery at church. She was always patient and able to calm the little ones when their parents went down to the church service. My mother many times used the term small but mighty. That phrase would certainly be appropriate to describe Catherine and all she did in her life and on the farm. Our sincere condolences and prayers to all of her family. May she be rejoicing in heaven.
Konrad and Jane Mellert
November 15, 2023 | Pen Argyl, PA
Judy, I remember spending a night a week or every other week with your mom as my 4-H leader. She was a very sweet person. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family. Catherine, thank you for all those years as my 4H leader.
Carla Morris
November 15, 2023 | Other
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy(Lane) Dungan
November 14, 2023 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Judy, I just read your mom's obit on the internet. Sorry to hear about your loss. I will try to come to he viewing but have a prior commitment for the funeral date. Remembering all the times we shared with you and your mom. Love, Anna
Anna Diehl
November 14, 2023 | Friend
Judy, Sean and Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amanda Miller
November 14, 2023 | Wind Gap, PA | Friend
Catherine E. Miller, 99, of Bangor, PA passed away Sunday, November 12th, at her residence.
Catherine was born in Ackermanville, PA on September 3, 1924, a daughter of the late Amos E. Ackerman, Sr. and Ethel (Fisher) Ackerman. She was the widow of Kenneth D. Miller who passed away in 2004.
Catherine attended Ackermanville Consolidated School. She was co-owner and operator, with her late husband, of Spring Valley Farm in Washington Twp., PA. Catherine played the Hawaiian steel guitar at the NY World's Fair, was a 4H Leader, and a member of the PA Farmers Union. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening, but the Farm was her passion and always came first.
She was a member of First United Evangelical Congregational Church in Bangor, PA. She was also a member of the former Salem United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and helped in the nursery.
Catherine is survived by two daughters, Dawn Fraunfelter, wife of Larry, and Judy Kneebone, a sister, Bernice Ponnett, five grandchildren Carla Bailey, wife of David, Connie Counterman, wife of Tracy, Todd Fraunfelter, husband of Kim, Sean Kneebone, husband of Aurelia, and Shelly Miller, nine great-grandchildren Rachel, Toni, Todd Jr., husband of Alysse, Rylan, Lincoln, Hudson, Baron, Brooklyn, and Bryson, two great-great-grandchildren Danielle, and Jacob, and many nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by a daughter Joan Ponnett, a sister Margaret Gum, and two brothers Amos Ackerman, Jr., and Thomas Ackerman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 18th at Ackermanville United Methodist Church, 1410 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA with Rev. Ronald Shipman officiating. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, November 17th at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA, and again from 10 to 11 AM on Saturday, November 18th at the church. The burial will be held at St. John's Cemetery, Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Evangelical Congregational Church, 25 S. Second Street, Bangor, PA 18013.
Read More
