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Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jul 7, 1937 – Jan 16, 2022 (Age 84)
Duane E. Miller, 84, of Bangor, PA passed away Sunday, January 16th, at his residence.
Duane was born in Wind Gap, PA on July 7, 1937, a son of the late Fred and Esther (Jones) Miller.
He was the husband of Janet E. (Hancock) Miller. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January, 12th of this year. Duane was the owner and operator of Miller's Paint Store a family-operated business since 1923 in Bangor, PA. He was a 1955 graduate of Bangor High School and attended Muhlenberg College on a football scholarship. Duane was a member of the Bangor High School Alumni Association and was inducted into the Bangor High School Athletic and Academic Hall of Fame in 2003.
Duane served as Mayor of Bangor Borough, for 16 years, from 1974 until 1990. He also served on Northampton County Council and was the Supervisor at the Bee Hive in Bangor for over 25 years.
Duane was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor, PA, where he sang in the choir and served on the church council. He was a member of the Portland Masonic Lodge 311 F & A.M., a member of the Bangor Elk's Lodge 1106, a member of the Roseto Rod and Gun Club, a social member of the Liberty Fire Company, a member of the Slate Belt Heritage Center, and a member of the Bangor Public Library.
In addition to his loving wife Janet, Duane is survived by three sons, Don E. Miller, husband of Karen, Glenn L. Miller, husband of Ro, and Lee E. Miller, a daughter, Sherry B. Haycock, wife of Gary, a brother, Dale Miller, husband of Judy, 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson and a brother Rodney Miller.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, January 21st at Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor PA, and from 11 AM to Noon on Saturday, January 22nd at the church. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, January 22nd at the church. Burial will be held at St. John's Cemetery in Bangor, PA. The Miller family requests face coverings to be worn during the visitation times and services in the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 314 S. First Street, Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013 or Bangor Public Library, 39 S. Main Street, Bangor, PA 18013.
Read MoreThink of Duane often. Cannot say enough about what he did for community. As mayor, business man, director of Bee Hive. His leadership was directly responsible for keeping area youth out of trouble and take pride in their communities.
Jeff Heard
January 13, 2025 | Fountain Hill, PA | Friend
Continue to think of Duane and the Miller family. Always in our hearts and fond memories.
Jeff & Joann Heard
January 12, 2023 | Friend
Janet, Sherry, and family, I'm very sorry to learn of the loss of your family patriarch. Sending condolences to you all.
Melanie Gold & Sherman Meixsell
January 25, 2022
Duane was a man that was involved in family first, in the community and church. His involvement in all was commendable. My Sympathy to the family
Shirley Wallace
January 25, 2022
To the entire Miller family, my condolences to you on the passing of Duane. His profound influence, professionally, personally, and in the community will continue on, and he will surely be missed by so many. God Bless.
Joyce Danko
January 25, 2022
To the Miller family, Extending our heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely,
Bill & Judi Brugler
January 22, 2022
Our sympathies, prayers and thoughts to al
Jeff & Joann Heard
January 22, 2022
Duane was " one of a kind". Over the past 50 years Duane and his family were always gracious, service oriented , knowledgeable, helpful and challenging. Duane was very knowledgable about the antique paints and wood stains used throughout some of the homes in Bangor and area. We appreciated his wealth of knowledge. See you around town Sherry and Lee. With love, Richard and Diane
Richard and Diane La Roza
January 22, 2022
What a great man, Bangor lost one of their best. He was always ready to help you when your in need. Did so much for the town of Bangor and never asked for anything in return . Looked up to him and respected him like I would my own father. Prayers on the way for a great man.
Andrew B Ducharme
January 22, 2022
