Leona G. Miller
January 28, 1922 - November 6, 2013
Leona G Miller, age 91, of 805 Chestnut Street, Hegins, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Manor Care, Pottsville. She was born on Saturday, January 28, 1922, in Mt Carmel, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mae Koons Steckley. She had been employed by Twin Valley Farmers Exchange prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins; where she was also a member of the United Methodist Women's Society. Leona enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis E Miller in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua C Miller: two sisters Dorothy Balliett and Ruth Carriglitto; and four brothers Charles Steckley, Irvin Steckley, Steward Steckley, and Howard Steckley. She is survived by a daughter Patricia M Carl and her husband William of Valley View; two sons Robert E Miller and his wife Joyce of St. Clair and David E Miller and his wife Lora of Woodbridge, VA; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five sisters Mildred Kardisco of Pottsville, Virginia Spotts of Shalimar, FL, Ethel Dallago of Mar Lin, Kathryn Page of Harrisburg, and Naomi Minimum; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins, on Monday, November 11, 2013, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the church. Burial was made in St. John's Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 285, Hegins, PA 17938. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
Leona G Miller, age 91, of 805 Chestnut Street, Hegins, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Manor Care, Pottsville. She was born on Saturday, January 28, 1922, in Mt Carmel, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mae Koons Steckley. She... View Obituary & Service Information