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Charles Miller Obituary
Skip was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1937. He was the son of the late Leroy C. Miller and Rose McGready Miller and brother of the late Judith Miller Herbert. Skip was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He graduated from Pottsville High School in 1955 and Valley Forge Military Academy in 1957. He also attended Kings College in Wilkes Barre.
He was the manager at Mady Car Wash for 13 years before moving to funeral sales, where he retired from Reynoldsville Casket Company in 2006. He also served in the Army Reserves for 6 years and was assigned to the 365 Engineers.
Prior to moving to Delaware, he was a member of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athlete Association, AAA, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Middletown, DE.
He found great joy in attending all the many activities of his grandchildren from football, cheerleading, pageants, basketball and motorcycle racing. He loved basketball and enjoyed attending the University of Delaware's men's and women's basketball games with his wife Carole.
His sudden passing leaves a tremendous void as he loved his family and lived life to the fullest. He was a kind-hearted man with a caring soul and an infectious smile. The love he had for his wife was a true love and they were each other's soulmates. No matter where they went or what they did, they did it together.
Surviving are his wife of 55 loving years, Carole Mady Miller, three children, Jeff (Karen) Miller of Wilmington, DE, Mike (Stephanie) Miller of Marlin, PA and Cyndi (Rob) Close of Middletown, DE; 8 grandchildren Marissa Miller, Mikey Miller, Kayla Miller, Myles Miller, Kelsey Miller Adam (Jason), Dylan Miller, Brielle Close and Brynn Close; along with many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pottsville. Friends are invited to call from 9-11:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schuylkill Women in Crisis, PO Box 96, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg, is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements.
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Patti Heffner
March 20, 2021
I can't believe it's been 3 years since Skip passed. So much has happened in these years. Carole, you know you are always in my thoughts even though we are apart distantly.
Mimi O'Hara
April 3, 2018
Dear Carole and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Skip was always very kind to our family and I always enjoyed seeing him. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
April 2, 2018
My condolences to your Family family sorry for your loss may God be your strength in this time of deep sorrow Psalms 18:6
Bill & Diane Schweikert
April 2, 2018
Dear Carole and family,
Our deepest and sincere condolences. God bless. RIP Skip. All our love.
Lisa Bamford
April 1, 2018
Jeff and Karen, we are saddened to hear of your beloved Father's sudden passing. We will keep you and your Mother in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. Peace to you all.
Rich & Irene Sukeena
March 31, 2018
Dear Carole & Family,
We send our deepest sympathy at this time. You are in our prayers & thoughts we had many fun times together.
Don and Lynn Thompson
March 30, 2018
So sorry to hear about the sudden lost of Skip. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Terry Hatch
March 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss Carole.
DIANA DUTTON- GILES
March 30, 2018
so sorry I CANT BE WITH YOU AT THE PASSING OF SKIP your SOULMATE & AWESOME LOVE OF YOUR LIFE GOD blessyou & your family --may HE RIP
Toni Reedy
March 29, 2018
I was so saddened to learn of Skip's passing. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to all of his family. May god bless all of you.
March 28, 2018
From one Military Veteran to another, Thank You, for your service, sacrifice and dedication to our great nation. May the Lord comfort your loved ones.
Albert Bedway
March 28, 2018
Carole and family. So sorry to hear of Skips passing. Would be at St Pats but Nancy is getting over serious illness. Nancy and my prayers are with you. So sorry. Al and Nancy Bedway. Lancaster pa
ann spotts
March 28, 2018
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Carol Hornung Sadowski
March 28, 2018
Carole and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Skip. I have many memories of Skip growing up on East Norwegian St. He was always friendly and worked for a while in my father's grocery store, Hornung's Store. God Bless.
AB
March 28, 2018
May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. John 6:40
Dave Billger
March 28, 2018
Sincere condolences to Carole, Jeff, Mike, and Cynthia Jane. It's been said that a good fence makes good neighbors. Skip and the entire Miller family were the reason why a fence was never needed.
March 28, 2018
Skip was a neighbor, friend, fraternity brother and teammate. Always upbeat and just a very nice guy. We spent may hours together during our high school years. Blessings to his family at this
difficult time.
John & Joy Frazer
March 28, 2018
Carole and Miller family,
We would like to extend our condolences to your family for the loss of Skip.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kyran Malarkey
March 28, 2018
Words are comforting to read at this time, but inadequate to convey my deep sympathy for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dottie White Gloyd
March 28, 2018
Carole and Family My sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Treasure all your loving memories. God Bless.
Erika Ebling
March 28, 2018
Carole and Family,
Sending my condolences and prayers for you at this time of great loss and sorrow. May the Lord be with you and give you peace at this time of sorrow. God Bless.
March 27, 2018
Dear Carole and family,
Dominique and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Skip. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Skip and I started first grade together. We were also good friends in high school and college. I will be heartened by the fond memories of the good times we had together.
Frank and Dominique McGuire
Raleigh,NC
Joanne & Jack Keating
March 27, 2018
Dear Carole and family,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Jacquelyn & Stan Terzopolos
March 27, 2018
Carole, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your wonderful family. I will always remember the good times we shared. Skip was always warm and friendly, and always a gentleman. We will surely miss him.
Elsa and Marcio Cracel
March 27, 2018
Dear Cyndi and family,
Our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Deb and Jake Gogno
March 27, 2018
So very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anissa Zabriskie
March 27, 2018
Cyndi and Family, May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow
Vicki Frischkorn
March 27, 2018
Carole and Family, May God be with each of you during this difficult time, lifting you up and providing you with his love and strength. I am sending you my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers!
Joseph-Barbara Bedway
March 27, 2018
I would like to express my condolences to the M iller family. i grew up with Skip on the east side of town and have many memories. We will be praying for the family in this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2018
Carole and Family, Sorry to hear of Skip's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers. Nancy Leone, Orwigsburg
Carolyn Roberts
March 27, 2018
Mike and Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you strength and our Lord bring you Peace & Comfort. God Bless.
Bobbimarie Glose
March 27, 2018
Dear Carole & family,
My sincere condolences on Skips passing. I will forever remember his kindness and smile.
May you and the children find comfort in your memories shared.
William Reppy
March 27, 2018
I am so sorry for you loss. I have very fond memories of my discussions with Skip and Carole. Working with Karen allowed me to connect with the family. May you rest is peace Skip. God Bless. Bill
Dave Carey
March 27, 2018
Carole and Family, May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.RIP,"SKIP",you were a great mentor and Boss during my employ at Mady Car Wash.
Patti Lord-Heffner
March 27, 2018
Carole and Family, I'm so very sorry to read of Skip's passing. He was a good guy with a great personality. Sorry I won't be there for you, but my thoughts and prayers will be. I know you will have many great memories and the support of your kids and grandkids to help you through this difficult loss. My sincerest sympathy
Mark Mahal
March 27, 2018
I am only seeing this today (Tuesday) of Skip's passing. My most sincere condolences.
Chrissey Dormer
March 27, 2018
Dear Miller Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all at this time. I have very fond memories of your Dad from growing up in the neighborhood. May you all find peace and may your memories comfort you now and always.
John & Susan Phillips
March 27, 2018
We will always the good times that we spent together. So sorry for the loss of this gentle man. Our prayers go out to the family.
Ed Yakamavage
March 27, 2018
RIP Skip. Thinking of you Carole during this difficult time.
Donna and George Albert
March 27, 2018
For many years we have been friends. It was sad to read about his passing. May he Rest In Peace. May his family find comfort in their love for each other. My husband and I send our sincerest condolences to his loving family.
Anthony Marasco
March 27, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
judy heinbach
March 27, 2018
Carol, so sorry for the loss of your partner and friend of life.
stephen pollack
March 25, 2018
TO THE MILER FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES IN YOUR RECENT BEREAVEMENT SKIP WAS A WONDERFUL AND FINE GENTLEMAN AND WILL BE WELL REMEMBERED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
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