Albert N. “Bob” Miller Sr., 82, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, May 7th, at the Shamokin Geisinger Community Hospital, Coal Township.  Born in Ashland, August 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Albert and Dezna Weikel Miller.  He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he was employed as a coal miner with the Gilberton Coal Company, Gilberton, and lastly for the B and D Coal Company of Mt. Carmel until his retirement. He was a former member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Ella “Dolly” Powel Miller, passing in November of 2011, and also sisters Ruth Alsop and Jean Pennypacker.

Survivors

Son:  Albert Miller Jr. and his wife Judy, Ashland

Sister:  Linda wife of John Hornberger, Gordon

Sister:  Sandy Neiswinder, Gordon

Brother:  Nicholas Miller and his wife Kathy, Cleveland, Ohio

Grandchildren, Albert Miller III, Katie Michelli, Eric Henderson, Jessie Pritsch, and Joseph Rapertis

Nieces and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service with military honors, Saturday, May 18th, at 1 PM, in the Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle.  Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor of the Bethany Evangelical Church, Ashland.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.