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Raymond Miller Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Raymond Miller, 82, of Mountain Top. Ray died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Ray was born to Raymond and Ruth (Arner) Miller on Friday, May 15, 1942, the second of their two sons. He was an outstanding track member at Elmer L. Meyers High School, graduating in 1961. He worked for C. W. Schultz and Sons for a few years until he became a sheet metal worker. He spent the next 34 years working for Sheetmetal Workers' Local Union #44.
He married his high school sweetheart, Susan Hoeffner, on Feb. 23, 1963. Ray and Susan spent the next 62 years building a life and family, which includes his four children: Danette, Colleen (Tom), Molly (Bill) and Ray (Heather); eight grandchildren: Lauren (Chris), Erika, Bill, Joe, Dan, Colleen, Aidan and Kiera; and two great-grandsons: Ben and Job.
Ray could fix, renovate and build practically anything. He transformed two houses into beautiful homes for his family. He shared his skills with everyone, helping whenever he could. He was a quiet man who loved the simple things in life: family gatherings, fishing, hunting, being outdoors, winemaking, watching the deer in his backyard woods, and drinking a cold Miller Lite on his deck. He was a faithful and active member of St. Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians, Dorrance, and their Knights of Columbus #12174.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
There are no words to describe what a genuinely great man Ray was. He has the love, respect and admiration of family and friends. Our hearts are broken losing such a wonderful soul. We will never forget his blue eyes, wide grin, quiet strength, constant love, tickles and "huggie buggies."
A funeral service will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Friday from Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 3529 St. Marys Road, Wapwallopen, with the Rev. Joseph Evanko officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday.
Visit www.MountainTopFH.com for information.
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Memories and Condolences
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Arthur Thomas
January 27, 2025
Dear Colleen, so sorry about your Dad. God Bless
Arthur Thomas
January 27, 2025
Dear Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Ray. GOD BLESS ART THOMAS
Pat Podehl
January 27, 2025
Susan, I just heard from Colleen about Ray's passing. I am deeply sorry to hear that he is gone. You will miss him, but he is watching over all of you from above. God bless you, Colleen, and the rest of your family. Pat Podehl
Pattie Mark
January 24, 2025
Dear Susan
So very sorry for your loss.
Sharon and Mark Roarty
January 23, 2025
Dear Susan and Family, we are very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I have thought of you both often, and whenever I would see Colleen at the office, I would ask how the two of you were. God bless you at this time and know we are thinking of you all and sending prayers and thoughts. God bless xo
Marty&Kathy Kane, Ft Myers, Fl
January 22, 2025
Dear Susan&Family: It´s with great sadness to hear of Ray´s passing. We worked together for years in sheet metal, and he was one great guy. Our thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
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