OBITUARIES

MILLER, Mrs. Nancy Rafter

MILLER 12 Mar 1888 Mrs Nancy Miller, mother of Mr Henry Miller, the proprietor of the American House, died yesterday in the 108th year of her age. Nancy Rafter Miller was born 17 Jun 1780 in Greencastle PA, and makes her age to be 107 years, 8 months and 24 days. In 1788, her father John Rafter moved to Cumberland. She married John H Miller who died in 1880(1830), leaving 11 children, 2 of whom are still alive: John H Miller of Stirling IL and Henry Miller of Cumberland. The funeral is from the American House with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Excerpts from The Cumberland Times transcribed by Charles Often
12 March 1888
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 21, 2013

MILLER, Mrs. Nellie Gertrude Sturtz

Mrs. Nellie Gertrude Miller, 82, of 713 Leiper Street, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital. A graduate of Western Maryland Hospital as a practical nurse in 1922, Mrs. Miller was one of the few licensed midwives in Maryland. A charter member of Melvin United Methodist Church, she was also a member of its WSCS; of Nellie Alderton Bible Class and an administrative board member. She was a charter member of Gold Star Mothers and East Side Homemakers and a retired licensed practical nurse. Born in Somerset County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Cora (Martz) Sturtz and was the widow of Lawrence J. Miller, who died in 1966. Surviving are a son, Paul M. Spidell, a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Harshberger, and two brothers, Robert D. and Charles H. Sturtz, all of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Harry P. Northcraft, Baltimore Pike; Mrs. Wilbur 0. Snyder, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Raymond J. Minke, Baltimore Pike and Mrs. John 0. Fier, city; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received from.2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at Melvin Methodist Church. Rev. Elmer A. Frink will officiate and interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at noon, Monday.
The Cumberland News, May 16, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2011

MILLER, Mrs. Nellie Mae Imler

CUMBERLAND - Nellie Mae Miller, 85, of Cumberland, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at WMHS-Memorial Campus. Born June 4, 1922, in Ellerslie, she was the daughter of the late John Stouffer Imler and Ethel Elinor (Lowery) Imler. Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by her husband, P.R. Miller; her son, Gregory A. Miller; her brother, Floyd B. Imler; and her sister, Virginia L. Page. Mrs. Miller worked for the Celanese Fibers Corporation of America and later retired as a waitress from the Holiday Inn. She was a member of the Lakewood Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 245 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Miller is survived by her daughters, Barbara A. Fridinger, Cumberland and Joie M. Rawley and husband Bob, Greenville, S.C.; her grandchildren, Charles Fridinger and wife Kristen, Greensboro, N.C., Laurie Fridinger Stolen and husband Randy, Fort Collins, Colo., Julie Rawley O'Toole and husband Chris, Raleigh, N.C., Craig W. Rawley and wife Kim, Simpsonville, S.C. and Nicole L. Rawley, Atlanta, Ga.; her great grandchildren, Ailey Keegan, Devin, Aidan and Garrett O'Toole, Lauren Grace Rawley, Karissa and Sophia Stolen, and Sierra Fridinger; her sisters, Izola Smith, Ellerslie, Shirley Stoy and husband Ray, Altoona, Pa.; and her brother, Harry I. Imler, Glendale, Ark. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Turner officiating. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials be made to the William T. Fridinger Scholarship Fund, c/o David Jones, Allegany College of Maryland Foundation,12401 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Cumberland Times-News, September 27, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2014

MILLER, Mrs. Ninetta Bird

Mrs. Ninetta Miller, 59, 915 East Clay Street, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in her home. Mrs. Miller was born April 28, 1898, in Harp Township, a daughter of John and Rachel Bailey Bird. Sh was married to Ira Miller, December 6, 1916, at Clinton. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Earl and Irwin Miller, both of Decatur, and one sister, Mrs. Orin Case, Clinton. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Birkbeck Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors Lodge. Her body is at the Harrington Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday, in charge of Rev. Walter Theobald. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight after 6 o'clock. [Unknown Source] (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted February 6, 2017

HYNDMAN - Mrs. Nora Ellen Miller, 72, died Saturday at the home of her son, William Virgil Miller, RD l, Hyndman. Born at Comps, RD 1, Hyndman, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Lavina (Clites) Shroyer. Her husband, Samuel Miller, preceded her in death. Besides her son, Mrs. Miller is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Alice Kennell, Mrs. Effie Custer and Miss Pearl Shroyer, all of RD l, Hyndman, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Comp Church. Rev. Charles Evan will officiate and interment will be in Comps Cemetery. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, October 31, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 11, 2010

Mrs. Nora May Miller, 65, of Terra Alta died Friday at her home. Born on July 4, 1892, in Corinth, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus and Matilda Uphold Hileman. Surviving are her husband, Martin Miller of Terra Alta; two sons, Ernest Miller of Charleston and Richard Miller of Norfolk, Va.; six daughers, Mrs. Gerald Sittro of Charleston, Mrs. Ernest Colaw Jr., of Crelin, Md., Mrs. William Price of Norfold, Va., Willard Sanders of Kingwood, Mrs. Cecil Wotring of Terra Alta and Evelyn Miller of Terra Alta; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Friend of Hutton, Md. and Mrs. Goldie Burns of Terra Alta; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Source: The Dominion News; Morgantown, WV; Monday, Feb. 24, 1958; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted December 4, 2015

MT. SAVAGE - Norman S. Miller, 82, died Tuesday at Veteran's Administration Hospital, Altoona. A native of Lonaconing, Mr. Miller was a son of the late Norman and Rebecca (Metz) Miller. His wife, Mrs. Pauline (Bever) Miller preceded him in death. Mr. Miller was a retired employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, a veteran of World War I, and a member of St. George Episcopal Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Betty Preston, here; Mrs. Mary Harvey, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs. Dorothy Natolly, Cumberland; Mrs. Gail Miller, Suitland and Mrs. Rita Woods, Alexandria, Va.; a brother Thomas Miller, Carlos; a sister, Mrs. Jean Pritts, Bloomington; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Saturday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Philip Swickard. Interment will be in St. George Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Andrews, Thomas Hughes, Frederick Murphy, Steven Natolly, John Natolly and Kenneth Preston.
Published Thursday, May 20, 1976 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 32, col. 3.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted August 21, 2015

LONACONING — Oma A. (McKenzie) Miller, 85, of Rt. 1, Frostburg, and formerly of Lonaconing, died Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at Frostburg Hospital. Born in Bayard, W.Va., June 20, 1908, she was a daughter of the late George S. and Annie (Stark) McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin C. Miller, on Jan. 14, 1981. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and John McKenzie; one grandson, Keith Hawkins; and one granddaughter, Pam Miller. She was Methodist by faith and had been a patient for the past year at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Surviving is one daughter, Peggy M. (Miller) Hawkins, of Frostburg; one son, Jack Miller, of Ohio; one sister, Marie Taylor of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home on Wednesday. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. George Loar officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Times-News, May 18, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 14, 2015

MILLER, Mrs. Patricia L. Coleman

CUMBERLAND - Patricia L. Miller, 38, of RD 3, Shermansdale, Pa., formerly of Cumberland, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1991, at the Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center. Born Dec. 4, 1952, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Hubert and Lula (Weaver) Coleman, Old Furnace Road, Furnace Acres, W.Va. A former secretary at Allegany Community College, Mrs. Miller was currently working as an accounting clerk at Dickenson School of Law, Carlisle, Pa. A member of Old Furnace Church of the Brethren, she was associated with community work in Shermansdale. Also surviving are her husband, Ronald L. Miller; one son, Gregory S. Miller, at home; and one brother, Lonnie S. Coleman, Cumberland. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, Friday and Saturday. Services will be conducted in Old Furnace Church of the Brethren Sunday at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Paul E. Heisey. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby (W.Va.) Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Friday, January 4, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 13, 2017

MILLER, Mrs. Pearl E. Kroll

FROSTBURG - Pearl E. Miller, 65, of New Castle, Del., died Friday, June 14, 1991, at her residence. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, in Frostburg, daughter of the late Henry and Ruth H. (Everline) Kroll. Her husband, Harvey J. Miller, died in 1981. Mrs. Miller was a 1943 graduate of Beall High School. She was a member of Manor Presbyterian Church in New Castle, and enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Surviving are three sons, Harvey F. Miller, Camas, Wash.; John H. Miller, Knoxville, Iowa; Vernon A. Miller, Battle Mountain, Nev.; one daughter, Ruthann A. Chapman, Woodstown, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home Monday. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Joe Ward. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
Published in the Cumberland Sunday Times, June 16, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2017

RALPH MILLER DIES OF INJURIES AT AKRON, 0.
Frostburg, Oct. 23—Word was received here this morning of the death from injuries of Ralph Miller, 34 years old, World War veteran, in the Akron, Ohio, City Hospital shortly after midnight. Miller was injured in an accident at the Goodyear Rubber Company plant at midnight and succumbed soon after reaching the hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Jane Miller, Clarysville, who, with the following sisters and brothers, survives: Mrs. David Pugh and Mrs. Annie Laber, Frostburg; Mrs. Henry Miner. Eckhart and and Miss Enona Miller, at home and Walter, Edward, Earl, and Raymond, Russell and William, all of this county. The body will arrive in Cumberland tomorrow and will be brought to the Miller residence at Clarysville where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. D. Reese pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Frostburg, will officiate. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., October 23, 1930 - pg 11, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

A Somerset County, Pa., man was fatally injured yesterday while cutting timber at a wooded area near his home. Victim of the accident was Ray Elwood Miller, 29, of RD 3, Meyersdale, who was killed when he was struck by a falling tree knocked down by another tree he had just finished chopping down. Born in Somerset County, he was a son of Arthur and Ida (Arnold) Miller, also of RD 3. He was a veteran of the armed forces, having served in the Army from 1959 to 1961. Surviving, besides his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Julia (Crissinger) Miller; two children, Chrissann and Scott A. Miller, both at home; four brothers, Harvey J. Miller, Ligonier, Pa.; Elaine Miller, RD I, Salisbury, Pa., and Arthur J. and Glenn Miller, both of RD 3, Meyersdale; and four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kerschensteiner, Mrs. Irene Faidley, and the Misses Thelma and Helen Miller, all of RD 3, Meyersdale. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, after 7 p.m. today and will remain there until noon Tuesday when it will be taken to Hostetler Church of the Brethren for services at 2 p.m. Rev. Raymond Mankameyer will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 22, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

GRANTSVILLE- Raymond E. Miller, 60, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born here, he was a son of the late Wilson and Lydia (Wisseman) Miller. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy E. (Shoemaker) Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Bittinger, Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Ivan E. Miller of here and five sisters, Mrs. Verna Jones, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Melba Farrell, Randallstown; Mrs. Leona Speed, Baltimore; and Mrs. Wilma Younkin and Mrs. Virginia Mahaffey, both of Confluence, Pa. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home here, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. David Fetter in the funeral home. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 20, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

Meyersdale, Feb. 16 - Word was received here at noon today of the death at the Mercy hospital, Pittsburg, of Robert Miller, aged 21 years, a grandson of Samuel J. Miller, who resides on Salisbury street, South Side. The young man was a student in Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa., where he was taken ill about two weeks ago, and the doctors of that place, being unable to diagnose his case, he was taken to the hospital, but death came before an operation could be performed. Deceased is survived by one brother and two sisters, Mrs. D. P. Livengood of Latrobe; John Miller of Pittsburg; and Miss Sallie Miller of this place. Mr. Miller was a member of the Church of the Brethren, and his remains will be brought here this evening.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 17, 1910
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 6, 2015

Robert Schell Miller, 52, of 601 Patterson Avenue, died yesterday in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been a patient since August. He had been in ill health for six months. Mr. Miller had been employed as a development engineer at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Born at Somerset, he was a son of the late James H.G. and Naomi (Smith) Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Engineers Club, and Lodge 63 BPO Elks. He is survived by his widow, Maxine V. (Keller) Miller, and a brother, G. Page Miller, Albuquerque, N.M. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. John F. Samuel, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. Luke’s Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 2, 1959; (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted January 14, 2017

Robert Miller, aged about 65 years, died Mon, May 13, 1912, shortly after midnight at State Line, Pa, opposite Ellerslie this county, from paralysis, having been stricken Sun morning. Mr Miller, a former resident of Cumberland, had been connected with the Standard Oil Co for years and at State Line was an engineer for the Souther Pipe Line Co. He was a native of Scotland, and is survived by his wife, four sons, Archibald B, James W and William Miller, of Cumberland and R C Miller of Fairmont W Va, and three daughters, Mrs Harry G Fisher, Keyser W Va, Mrs Edwin Newberry of Pittsburg, and Miss Margaret S Miller, a teacherin the Allegany County High School this city.- Cumberland News of 14th
Keyser Tribune, May 17, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

FROSTBURG - Rodney Lee Miller, 48, of 30 Beall's Lane, Frostburg, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997, at his residence. Born Feb. 22, 1949, in Frostburg, he was the son of Mary E. (Livingston) Miller, Meyersdale, Pa., and the late Harold H. Miller. He was also preceded in death by one sister, M. Earlene Smith. Mr. Miller was a stone mason by trade, a licensed contractor, and was former owner and operator of Mike's Tavern. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam conflict and a retired major in the Army Reserve National Guard. He was a member of Farrady Post No. 24 American Legion, Mountain Lodge No. 99 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Bodies, Cumberland, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 1273, and the Lonaconing Republican Club. Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Daniel F. Miller, Shaft; ex-wife, Marsha (Hinkelman) Miller, Shaft; one brother, Harold N. Miller, Zihlman; one sister, Janet (Miller) Wilson, Frostburg, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mountain Lodge No. 99 AF & AM will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home on Monday at 7:30 p.m. and the Frostburg Eagles Aerie No. 1273 will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Charles A. Erzkus officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Farrady Post No. 24 American Legion Honor Guard will accord military honors at graveside. Pallbearers will be Carey Livingston, Kenneth Livingston, Kevin Grove, John Howsare, Dave Pennington, and Herman Fiorita, Sr.
abt. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997; Cumberland Times-News
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 20, 2012

Name: Rosa Miller, 93, of 107 S. Old Shade Hollow Road, Grantsville, MD
Parents: Anthony Cresent and Nancie Elveria (Walls) Lewis
DOB: May 6, 1910, at McDonaldton, PA
DOD: Friday, February 06, 2004, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, MD
Spouse: Elmer Miller
Predeceased by: parents; husband
Survived by: daughters, Nancy C. Miller, Grantsville, MD; Rosa L. Ailey, Chattanooga, TN; sisters, Edna Colflesh, Listonburg, PA; Nellie Yommer, Grantsville, MD
Burial: February 8, 2004, in Springs Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014

MILLER, Mrs. Rose Pearl Gillum

Rose Pearl Miller, 98, formerly of Booth Towers, and recently a resident of Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002, in the Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 13, 1904 in Picardy, MD she was the daughter of the late John W. Gillum and Mary Ellen (Donnelly) Gillum. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Calvin E. Miller, a son John H. Miller, a daughter Thelma Moran, two granddaughters, four sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Miller was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Cumberland Senior Citizens, and was a golden ager of the Salvation Army. She is survived by her son Curtis E. Miller and wife Katie of Cumberland, four granddaughters, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and a sister, Ruth Platt of Oldtown. The family will receive friends at the Hafer Funeral Service Chapel of the Hills 1302 National Hwy, LaVale, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Max Greenfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Oldtown United Methodist Cemetery.
Tuesday, September 3, 2002; Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 14, 2014

Mrs. Ruby Miller, 73. Eckhart, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of late Mr and Mrs. Alec Ramsey. She was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Miller; four sisters, Dorothy, Annie. Jessie and Maggie Ramsey, all of Scotland. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Sunday, December 20, 1970 - pg 30, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

FROSTBURG — Russell Miller, 69, of Eckhart, died Tuesday at Springfield State Hospital where he had been a patient five years. Mr. Miller was born in Clarysville, a son of the late William and Jane (Lewis) Miller. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are four brothers Elmer Miller, Frostburg; Edward and Raymond Miller, both of Eckhart, and William Miller of Akron, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Pugh, Eckhart, and Mrs. Eskey Niner and Mrs. Annie Laber, both of Frostburg. He was a veteran of World War I. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. today and tomorrow. A service will be conducted here Saturday 2 p. m. by Rev Frederick J. Gamble. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. Military rites wilt be accorded by Farrady Post 24; Frostburg. Pallbearers, all nephews, will be Donald Niner, Roy Niner, Charles Miller, Gilbert Miller, Ronald Laber, and Carl Pape.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, March 24, 1966 - pg 18, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

The funeral of Mrs Russell Miller, 28, of Eckhart, whose body was found Wednesday night on the West Virginia side of the Potomac river near Green Springs where it was lodged in flood debris took place at 8 o'clock this morning from SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs Miller disappeared from Cumberland March 5 while on a visit to the home of her mother, Mrs Catherine Kemp, 415 Linden St.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, April 25, 1924 - pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 7, 2012

MILLER, Mrs. Ruth I. Smith

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Ruth I. Miller, 77, of Fort Ashby, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at her residence. She and her sister, Mary Pearl Bennett, left together, hand in hand, to join Jesus in heaven. Born March 29, 1920, in Buck Valley, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ira and Katherine (Wertz) Smith. In addition to her parents and sister, she also was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Katie Miller. Mrs. Miller worked in the spinning department at the Celanese Plant. She belonged to the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Fort Ashby VFW Post 6667 Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as president. She also served as a past president of the Fourth District. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth R. Miller; two sons, Edwin Miller and wife Mary, Fort Ashby, and Terry Miller, Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Irene McGregor and husband Bill, and Carole Haines and husband Phillip, all of Fort Ashby; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Thursday. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fort Ashby VFW will conduct a joint memorial service for Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Bennett at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A joint funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ed Riley, Ron Hershberger, Eddie Willison, Doug Wolford, Ron Evans, and Steve Wotring.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News, Thursday, April 24, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 13, 2017

Name: Ruth Lee Miller, 71, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Not listed
DOB: April 9, 1932, in Moundsville, WV
DOD: Sunday, January 4, 2004, at her residence
Spouse: Robert O. Miller
Predeceased by: husband; a son, Michael Miller
Survived by: Mark Miller and wife Vickie
Memorial Service: January 9, 2004
Source: Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
(Posted March 8, 2014

FROSTBURG- Mrs. Ruth Miller, 61, of 64 Spring Street, died yesterday at her residence. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Kroll) Lapp. Mrs. Miller was an employe of Frostburg Community Hospital and a member of Salem United Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Vernon Miller; a sister, Mrs. Anna Rankin, Borden Mines; two brothers, John Lapp, Frostburg, and Henry Lapp, of Eckhart. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. George L. Wehler will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, July 20, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Mrs. Sadie A. Miller died Oct. 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Keyser, 42 Salisbury Street, Meyersdale, where she lived with her niece, Mrs. Calvin Wetmiller. She was born in Somerset County May 24, 1879, the daughter of Levi and Julia (Moser) Martz. Her husband, Harvey Miller, passed away 29 years ago. She is survived by five sisters - Mrs. Edward Lenhart, Mrs. Edward Hay and Mrs. Irvin Fike of Meyersdale, Mrs. Ellen Baker of Fairhope and Mrs. Maude Sinstren, Chisholm, Minn. Friends were received at Price Funeral Home until Monday at 1:30 when the body was taken to the Church of the Brethren where services were held at 2:30, the Rev. I. C. Paul officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery.
Meyersdale Republican, November 3, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

Mrs. Wesley Miller
Frostburg, Dec. 7, - Mrs. Sara Hansel Miller, wife of Wesley Miller, Hill street, died early this afternoon.
Cumberland Evening Times; Tuesday, December 7, 1937
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
transcribed by Genie
Posted December 17, 2010

MILLER, Mrs. Sara Hansel
Frostburg, Dec. 8 -Mrs. Sara Hansel Miller, 60, wife of Wesley W. Miller, 126 Hill street, died early yesterday afternoon, having been stricken by a heart attack the evening before. She was a member of the First M. E. Church. Besides her husband, she leaves the following children: Mrs. Helen Gould, Millineckel, Maine; Mrs. Earl Patterson, Cumberland; Mrs. Howard Davis, Mrs. Albert Fisher, Charles Miller, Frostburg; and Albert, John, and Oscar, at home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 8, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

Mrs. Wesley Miller Rites
Frostburg, Dec. 9 - Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Hansel Miller, 60, wife of Wesley Miller, who died Tuesday, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m., from the home, 126 Hill street. Rev. Edgar W. Beckett, pastor of the First M. E. Church, will officiate, interment will be in Allegany Cemetery. Additional survivors include a brother, Morgan Hansel, LaVale; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Fleming, Indiana, and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Rephann, this city.
Cumberland Evening Times; Thursday, December 9, 1937
(Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)
transcribed by Genie
Posted December 17, 2010

Mrs. Sarah Miller of Burlington, who has been in the Hoffman Hospital for treatment since February 27th, in that time undergoing an operation, died yesterday. She had been in poor health a long time. The remains will be sent home for burial.
Mineral Daily News, March 26, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 3, 2010

MILLER, Mrs. Sarah A. McKenzie

Dies at Uniontown
Frostburg - Mrs. Sarah A. Millrr. 94, a former resident of Froslburg and Avilton, died last night in Uniontown, Pa., hospital. She was a daughter of the late Isadora and Harriett (Garlitz) McKenzie. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Her husband. Charles Miller, preceded her in death. Surviving are a brother, James McKenzie, Deer Park, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Somerset, Pa. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home here after 7 pm today.
Cumberland Times, Page 18; July 17, 1955
(Courtesy of Pat Robison)
Posted September 1, 2012

Grantsville, Md., March 16-Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, a native of New Germany and a pioneer resident of Garrett county died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Durst, this place, after a lingering illness. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany, of which she was a lifelong member. She was a daughter of the late Mrs.and Mrs. Henry Crowe. Surviving are three sons, Howard M. Crowe, McHenry, Md.; George G. Crowe, LaVale, Md., and Harry O. Crowe, Grantsville, and six daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. J. L. Fresh, Frostburg; Mrs. Richard Layman, Avilton; Mrs. Cora Davies, Akron, O.; Mrs. Allen Leidinger, Cleveland Ohio, and Mrs. Durst. She was a sister of Robert and Stewart Crowe, Avilton, and Webster Crowe, New Germany. She leaves also 37 grand
children[sic] and 38 great-granchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1937
[note: her sons all have the surname Miller, not Crowe]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Grantsville, Md., March 17 — Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M. Miller, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Durst, this place, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal Church, New Germany. Among her survivors are three sons, Howard M., George G., and Harry O. Miller.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 17, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 6, 2011

CARLOS — Thomas S. Miller, 79, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He was born in Lonaconing July 8, 1907, son of the late Norman and Rebecca (Metz) Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired coal miner and construction worker. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. The only survivors are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth (Wilson) Miller, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 20, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

Velma Miller
(Courtesy of Vernon Miller)

MILLER, Velma (or Zelma)

FATHER'S BACK BROKEN; CHILD FATALLY BURNED ~ Geistown Woman, Native of Indian County, Has Double Affliction ~ Man Not Told of His Daughter's Death ~ Cause Mystery
While her father, Harvey J. Miller of Geistown was lying at the hospital suffering from a broken back, Velma Miller, aged 3, died at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in the same institution, of burns sustained Tuesday afternoon in an unknown manner in the Miller home. The child was admitted to the hospital at 8:20 o'clock yesterday morning suffering from burns on very[sic] part of her body. Mr. Miller's condition is critical, although he was reported as resting fairly well last night. He has not been informed of his daughter's death. Mrs. Miller was engaged in housework on the second floor of the house when she heard cries of distress coming from little Velma and two other small children who were playing in the kitchen. Making her way to the first floor Mrs. Miller discovered her daughter's clothes in flames. While the mother was administering to the child, she was notified of her husband's accident in falling from the Myersdale Church of the Brethren, where he had been employed as a carpenter. Velma Miller was born in Johnstown Christmas Day, 1919 and was a daughter of Harvey J. and Minerva Miller, the latter a native of Sand Patch, Indiana County. She leaves her parents, a sister, Irene, and four brothers, Vernon, Arthur, Forrest, and an infant. The time of the funeral has not been set. Interment will be made in White Oak Cemetery at Sand Patch.
Note: In father's obituary above, the child's name is listed as Zelma rather than Velma.
about October 10, 1923
(Courtesy of Vernon Miller/transcribed by Genie)
Posted June 14, 2011

Mrs. Velvia Miller, 63, died today in a hospital at Casper, Wyo. She was the wife of Norman E. Miller and they were former residents of Ellerslie. A daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Brightbill) Reighard, she was a native of Bedford Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who moved from Ellerslie seven weeks ago, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this August. Also surviving, in addition to her husband, are five children, Mrs. Gwendolyn Sneathen, Lawrence Miller, Cloyd Miller and Darlene Miller, all of Casper; Donald Miller, of Cumberland, and Vernon Miller, Allentown, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of Central Assembly of God Church, here. Interment will be in Casper.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 10, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 2, 2011

MILLER, Vernon Harold

Vernon Harold Miller, 91, of Rt. 1, Limestone Road, Keyser, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. Born January 11, 1923 in Bloomington, MD, he was the son of the late Howard and Hazel (Duckworth) Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald, Elmer, Earl, Hugh, Robert, Glenn and two infant brothers, and a step sister, Mary Miller. Mr. Miller was a United States Army Veteran, having served during World War II as a Combat Engineer in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Westvaco Corp. with 37 ½ years of service, having worked in the 6 and 7 Beater Room. He was a member of Duling Methodist Church, Keyser, a member of Barton American Legion #189, Barton, MD, a member of Queens Point V.F.W. #6775, McCoole, MD, and a member of the National Rifle Association. He leaves behind his wife Thelma (Riggleman) Miller; three sons, Vernon Miller Jr. and wife Mary Jane of Maysville, Gerald Miller of Petersburg, Jimmy Miller and wife Kim of Biloxi, MS; a daughter, Bonnie Doman and husband Manuel of Keyser; a step son, Charles Thomas Haines of Myrtle Beach, SC; ten grandchildren, Jeff, Chris, Julie, Jeremy, Rusty, Tammy, Brianna, Joel, Troy, and Keith; and twelve great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, MD on Monday. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport, MD.
The Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, December 22, 2014
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted November 7, 2015

Frostburg, June 21—Walter J. Miller, 67, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Eckhart. A son of the late William and Jane Miller, he was employed by the Consolidation Coal Company. He was a member or St. Michael's Catholic Church and Eckhart local of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his widow, the former Florence Niner, and three children, Kenneth, James and Marion. He was a brother of William, Mt Savage; Elmer, Frostburg; Raymond, Edward and Russell Miller, Eckhart: Mrs. Elizabeth Pugh and Mrs. Eskie Nine, Eckhart; Miss Emma Miller, Cumberland, and Mrs. Annie Laber, Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, June 21, 1941 - pg 7, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

Walter Miller Rites
Frostburg, June 24 — Funeral services for Walter Miller, 57, Eckhart were held yesterday morning at St Michael's Catholic church. Rev. Francis E. Montgomery, assistant pastor, was celebrant of Requiem High Mass and preached the funeral sermon. Interment was In the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were Henry Noel, John Williams, Thomas Hanna, William Allen, Douglas Wright and Aden Lavin.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, June 24, 1941 - pg 13, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 20, 2011

HYNDMAN - Miss Wanda Rose Miller, 36, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. Born in Castle Shannon, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Maylan and Belvia (Davis) Miller. She is survived by six brothers, Melvin Miller, Bedford; Melvern and Melford Miiler, Baltimore; Marvin Miller, Galveston AFB, S. C.; Merle Miller, here, and Mervin Miller of Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Bircy Albright, Hydnman; Mrs. Wavey Bloomquist, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Emma Beals, R. D. 1, Hyndman; and Miss Sarah Ann Miller, Cumberland. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Saturday 2 p. m. by Rev. John A. Cindt. Interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 6, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 29, 2011

MILLER, Pfc. Warren D.

Miller Reburial Rites Tomorrow
Paw Paw, W. Va. - Reburial service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Woodrow Union Church for Pfc. Warren D. Miller, Paw Paw, whose body was returned to the States last week on the Army Transport Robert Burns from Europe. The body will be brought here today following arrival in Hancock at 4:15 p.m. Rev. J. O. Patterson, pastor, will officiate and full military rites will be accorded by Harley Bohrer Post No. 128, American Legion, Paw Paw. The body will lie in state at the church from noon until the hour of the services. Pfc. Miller was born October 26, 1922, a son of Mrs. Florence Miller and the late Hiley Miller. He enlisted January 5, 1943 and received training at Camp Maxey, Texas and Fort Jay, Governor's Island, N. Y. He landed at La Havre, France, December 4, 1944 and was killed in action at Aachen, January 3, 1945. Pfc. Miller was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche (Milburn) Miller, and his mother, and two brothers, Lory Miller and Vernon Miller, all of Paw Paw.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 12, 1948
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 21, 2015

MILLER, Wayne W.

Wayne W. "Moon" Miller, 87, of Meyersdale, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born June 5, 1916, in Grantsville, Md., he was a son of the late William H. and Myrtle (Peters) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Ruth N. Yoder, and daughter, Ethel Swindell, Meyersdale; also four grandchildren; James O. Swindell, Rev. Tim Swindell, Wayne C. Swindell, and Susan McKenzie; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a brother of: Eleanor Meager, Meyersdale. Prior to his retirement, "Moon" worked for PennDOT, Johnson Memorial Co., and was a construction worker. Friends were received Thursday and Friday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service was conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, with the Rev. Robert Stahl officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, Meyersdale. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc.
New Republic - Jan. 29, 2004
(Courtesy of Lois Brode Walls)
Posted November 30, 2013

Webster W. Miller, Sr., 78, Plank Road, Somerset, died November 21 in the Somerset Community hospital. He was born May 27, 1883 in Bakersville, a son of the Joseph M. and Barbara (Smith) Miller. His survivors include his widow, the former Ruth Boyer; five children: Mrs. Josephine MacLennan, Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary Louise Bender, Friedens; Mrs. Virginia M. Hare, Somerset; Webster W. Miller, Jr. and James E. Miller, both Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother and two sisters: Cleeve Miller and Mrs. Mary Grady, both Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Ruth Bauman, Somerset RD 5; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a member of Grace EUB church and was the teacher of the Baracca class of the church.
Somerset Daily American, November 22, 1961
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, November 22, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

MILLER, Webster W. Sr.

MILLER RITES
Funeral services for Webster W. Miller, Sr. will be conducted today, Thursday, 3 p.m. in the Hauger funeral home. The Rev. William C. Beal, Jr., will be in charge with burial in the Husband cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, November 23, 1961
Transcribed by Vernon A. Miller, November 22, 2010
Posted June 14, 2011

Frostburg, July 8 - Wesley Miller, 73, retired farmer, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 126 Hill street. He had been in failing health for some time. Surviving children are Mrs. Helen Gauld, Saco, Maine; Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Baltimore; Mrs. Howard Davies, Narrows, Va.; Mrs. Stella Rephann, Mrs. Ruth Fisher, Charles, John, and Albert Miller, this city, and Oscar Miller, at home. He was a brother of John Miller, Jennings, Md., and a half-brother of Mrs. Gilbert Green, Grantsville; Miss Laura Miller, Jennings, and Frank Miller, Frostburg. Twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. His wife, the former Miss Sally Hansel, died six years ago, and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Beal, Eckhart, died June 26.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 8, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

ELK GARDEN - Died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Miller, aged 88 years, 2 months and 24 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev L C Messick in the ME Church, South, and the body was interred in the Nethken Hill cemetery. The deceased was a resident of Md for many years, but spent much of his time recently in Elk Garden with Mrs Miller. He had been a believer in Christ for many years. The following children survive him; Mrs Wm Miller of Elk Garden; Mrs Rose Hitt, Mill Creek, Randolph Co; Mrs Alice Paugh, Swanton Md; Mrs Eliza Warnick, Randolph Co, and James Paugh.
Keyser Tribune, June 29, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

FROSTBURG — William Miller, 65, of 1005 Harpster Avenue, Akron, Ohio, died there Saturday, He was a former resident of Mt. Savage. Born in Clarysville, he was a son of the.late William and Jane (Lewis) Miller. His wife, Mary (Lemmert) Miller, died in May, 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Max Stowell, Camp Lejuene, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Labor and Mrs. Eskey Niner, here; a brother, Raymond Miller, Eckhart, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received after 3 p. m. tomorrow.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, March 3, 1969 - pg 8, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2011

William A. Miller, 12, Civilian Defense Messenger, Was First War Fatality in Meyersdale ~ Burns and Shock Received in Line of Duty, At the Time of A Statewide Blackout, Resulted in the Untimely Death of One of the Community's Outstanding Boy Scouts - Local Organizations Turned Out in Reverence at What Was Probably the Largest Funeral For a Juvenile Ever Conducted in Meyersdale
Because of his eagerness to serve his country in the war job assigned to him, little Billy Miller met an untimely death as the result of burns and shock received in an accident on the night of the recent statewide blackout. William Atwood Miller, aged 12 years, 5 months and 11 days, son of Carl A. and Lulu (Speicher) Miller, died in the Wenzel hospital at 3 o'clock last Saturday morning and his remains were laid to rest in Union Cemetery Monday afternoon. The conditions surrounding the untimely passing of this beloved Boy Scout cause community-wide bereavement, for his death may well be termed Meyersdale's first fatal World War No. 2 casualty. Little Billy Miller had retired early last Thursday evening but when the blackout alarm was sounded he jumped hurriedly into his clothes, intent on reaching his post as a messenger on the local Civilian Defense Council. Although Billy's ambition was to fly one of Uncle Sam's big bomber planes, he was content and eager to do well the job in home defense that had been assigned as his part in the country's war effort. To reach his post Billy took a shortcut through the alley at the rear of the Chevrolet garage. At the intersection of Clay Street he attempted to hurdle a deep trench where workmen had been making repairs on the steam heating mains. In doing so he slipped and tumbled backwards into the six-foot excavation where steam and hot water were escaping from the pipes that carry the heat to the business places in the center of town. E. L. Donges, owner of the Meyersdale Heating System, upon hearing the blackout alarm, sent the workmen to the power plant nearby but he himself, remained on duty as an air-raid warden in the vicinity of the excavation on Clay Street. The red signal lights stationed about the deep trench were extinguished in compliance with the rules of a blackout. Upon hearing the approaching youth, Mr. Donges attempted to halt him, but Billy shouted, "I'm a messenger and must get to headquarters." After the boy fell into the deep hole, Mr. Donges helped him to climb out and wanted to take him home, but Billy said, "I'm all right," whereupon he tore loose from Mr. Donges and continued on his way. At the Main and Center Street intersection he passed Officer J. A. Brocht, but did not go far until he returned and said, "I'm sick," then collapsed in the officer's arms. As the officer was carrying the unfortunate little hero to his home on Grant Street he said, "Do you care if I cry," and Policeman Brocht assured him he had no objections. But, the brave little soldier stifled the tears and did not complain of the excruciating pains suffered. Dr. J. W. Wenzel was called to the Miller home to administer to the youth. On Friday, as his condition grew worse, he was removed to the Wenzel Hospital, where he died at 3 a.m. Saturday. His death was caused by second degree burns and shock. During the time his remains lay in state at the parental home, hundreds of adults and children called to pay their respects. The casket was encircled with forty-six beautiful floral pieces sent by organizations and individuals. Besides being a messenger in the local Defense Council and a member of Boy Scout Troup 142, Billy was active also in juvenile church groups. He was the librarian in the Zion Lutheran Sunday School and a member of the Junior Choir. Billy Miller had a very likeable personality. He was an ardent reader of books on aviation. His favorite pastime was building model airplanes, and he knew practically every type and model of plane made by the various manufacturers. He had an exceptionally alert mind, ambitious and full of energy. Long before he was eligible to join, he attended the regular meetings of the Boy Scout troop and took an active part in civic welfare work done by this group of boys. He was a model Scout, obedient to his parents and teachers, and ever ready to do a good turn for anyone. In addition to his parents, William Atwood Miller is survived by a brother, Teddy R. Miller, aged nine, a sister, Caroline, aged eight, and a step-sister, Miss Elaine Speicher, a nurse in a Cumberland hospital. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Miller of Large Street, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Speicher of Salisbury Street. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. R. S. Dunkelberger, D.D., assisted by Rev. DeWitt L. Miller, pastor of the Church of the Brethren. The pallbearers were members of his Boy Scout Troop, accompanied by an escort representing both local Boy Scout Troops and the American Legion. Practically all of the different units of the local Defense Council were well represented at the funeral. Also in attendance was Clarence M. Sanner, chairman of the County Defense Council and several other persons from Somerset representing the County organization. Interment was in Union Cemetery under the direction of W. C. Price & Son, local morticians.
January 21, 1943; Meyersdale Republican, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA.
File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Richard Boyer
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2016

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — William A. Miller, 73, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Meyersdale, died yesterday in Akron General Hospital. Born at Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Austin and Hannah (Leckemby) Miller. Surviving are his widow, Nan (Saylor) Miller; two daughters, Mrs. Vincent Angel, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Peter Pfieffer, Akron; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Cauley, Mrs. Clarence Firl and Mrs. Joseph Bradburn, all of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Ross Weimer, Connellsville; a brother, Herbert L. Miller, Somerset; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p. m. Sunday. Services will be conducted there Monday at 11 a. m. by Rev. William Snell. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, February 18, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

William Belmont Miller, 24, son of Mrs. Ethel Stanton Miller and the late Fay L. Miller, died in the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital, Tuesday afternoon, May 11, from injuries he received in an automobile accident on Monday afternoon, May 10. Miller was a passenger in a Dodge convertible coupe which was driven by James Edwards, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, also of Grantsville, when the car collided with one driven by Lewis L. Anderson of Whitsett, Pa., on Route 51, three miles north of Perropolis, Pa. Others in the car were Ernest Hartman of New Colonial Inn, and Lester Hunter of Avilton. The group had expected to attend a night baseball game in Pittsburgh. The three last mentioned escaped with minor injuries. Miller sustained a crushed chest and fractured skull. He was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition and died the next day. It is alleged that Edwards, driver of the Dodge, failed to make a signal when making a turn to cross the road to a soft drink stand, and a collision resulted. The Edwards car was overturned. Miller attended the Grantsville High School and worked at the plant of the Celanese Corporation of America, near Cresaptown, for three years. The last two years he was associated with his brother, Fay L. Miller, in Fay's Tavern in Grantsville, until a month ago when he withdrew as a partner. He was a member of the Woodmen of World Camp No. 41, of Grantsville, the Grantsville baseball team and of the Evangelical Reformed Church, Grantsville. Besides his mother and brother, a sister, Mrs. Albert (Vera) Walker of Grantsville survives. Funeral services were held in St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Friday afternoon. Rev. George Ely, the pastor, spoke briefly from the scripture, Matthew 24-44. The casket-bearers were members of the Grantsville baseball team - Luther Huff, Ivan Miller, William Layman, Raymond Miller, William Blocher and Logan Wengard. There were many beautiful floral pieces. Interment was made in the family lot in the Grantsville Cemetery. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the services were William Miller and Miss Eleanor B. Miller of Meyersdale; Mr. and Mrs. William Brode, Mr. and Mrs. Earl K. Miller, Kenneth Miller, Edythe M. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dishong, Miss Joan Dunn and Mrs. Nell Zeller of Frostburg; Miss Ethel D. Miller of Springfield, W.Va.; Jay L. Clark of Allentown, Pa.; Mrs. Ruth Smouse and MWilliam Smouse of Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Tom S. Smouse of Everett, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hinebaugh of Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Ward Compton of Salisbury, RD.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Engle, Mrs. Edith Mummau, Mrs. Anna Boucher of Berlin, Pa.; Miss Jeane Loar of Vale Summit; Mr. and Mrs. Guy S. Stanton and family and Hubert Stanton of Grantsville.
Meyersdale Republican, May 20, 1948
(Courtesy of Lois Brode Walls)
Posted November 30, 2013

WELLERSBURG, Pa. — William Espie Miller, 76, died yesterday afternoon at his home here. Born October 29, 1881, in Bedford Valley, Pa., he was a son of the late John Miller and Martha Shafer Miller. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edith Trimble Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon E. Diehl, Homewood Addition, Cumberland; a brother, Harry Miller, Hyndman, Pa., and four grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a member of the Evangelical Church. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Zeigler Funeral Home of Hyndman with Rev. B. F. Hartman of Cumberland officiating. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louis Hite, Harvey Smith, Charles Hite, Eugene Hite, Dale Hite, Milton Hite and Robert E. DeVore.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 19, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

Mr. William H. Miller, a well known ex-policeman of this city, died this morning at 8 o'clock at his late residence on North Centre street in the 50th year of his age. The deceased had been unwell for the past year, but it was not until last Saturday that the family were alarmed about his symptoms, when he was stricken with paralysis, and sant rapidly until death relieved him of his sufferings. The deceased was a member of the Progressive Council No. 83, Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, which will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock to make funeral arrangements. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss. Published Wednesday, December 18, 1895 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6, col. 1. (Courtesy of Charles Riend) Posted September 9, 2016

The funeral of Wm. H. Miller, whose death was noticed in the Times yesterday, will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on North Centre street, and the interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Published Thursday, December 19, 1895 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 6, col. 1. (Courtesy of Charles Riend) Posted September 9, 2016

ELK GARDEN - DIED, Sept. 29, 1913, after a brief illness, William H. Miller, aged about 64 years. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday. A more extended notice will be given next week.
Keyser Tribune, October 3, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

ELK GARDEN - The funeral of William H. Miller on Wednesday of last week was largely attended. His age was 63 years, 4 months and 29 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. White, assisted by Rev. John A. Shockey. He was a member of the Order of Owls, and there were fifty members in the funeral procession besides a number who came late and did not join the procession. The members of the Order came from Westernport and intervening towns and were joined by the membership here. The flower bearers were James Blackburn, I. N. Lyon, S. R. Taylor, John McNally, Taylor Shears, Philmore White. The deceased leaves a wife and one daughter and many friends to mourn his departure.
Keyser Tribune, October 10 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 23, 2010

William H. Miller, 85 years old, died early Monday morning at his home near Barton, this county. His wife, aged 84 years, survives and last Saturday they celebrated the sixty-fourth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Miller served on the board of county commissioners some years ago. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Six daughters survive - Mrs. Henry Porter, Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs. John Greenhorn, and Miss Jennie Miller of Barton; Mrs. T. W. Merritt of Elkins, and Mrs. James McDonald, near Barton.
-Cumb News
Keyser Tribune, November 22, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 6, 2010

MEYERSDALE- William H. Miller, 95, died yesterday at his home. Born in Meyersdale RD, he was a son of the late Jesse and Nancy (Engle) Miller. His wife, Myrtle ( Peters) preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons, Earl K. Miller, Frostburg; Delton C. Miller, Lincoln, Neb., and Wayne W. Miller, here; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Compton, RD 1, Salisbury; Mrs. Eleanor Meager, Mrs. Ethel Baker, here; two brothers, Charles Miller, Los Angeles, Cal., and Russel Miller, Charleroi; two half-brothers, Irvin Miller, RD 3, and John Miller, Akron, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Ada Slagle, Somerset; three half-sisters, Mrs. Ann Braeseker, Somerset; Mrs. Grace Harding and Mrs. Lydia Marstiller, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Victor Vogel Jr. will officiate and burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, January 25, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009

MILLER, William Leroy

GRANTSVILLE — William LeRoy Miller, 66, of Grantsville, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at WMHS-Braddock Campus, Cumberland. Born Dec. 23, 1940, in Accident, he was the son of the late William E. and Schrilla (Glotfelty) Miller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warren “Windy” Miller; and a sister, Linda Robeson. Mr. Miller was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, West Salisbury Pa. He was a 1958 graduate of Northern Jr.-Sr. High School and was recipient of the Danforth “I Dare You” award. His graduating class was the first class to attend all six grades in the new Northern Jr.-Sr. High School. Bill was also a member of the football team. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. He was a member and 18 year treasurer of the Avilton Community Association, served on the board of directors of the Society for the Preservation of St. Ann Mission, member of Casselman Valley Sportsmen’s Club and raced stock cars at the Roseland Raceway. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Bill was a well respected member of the community and he dearly loved his family. Surviving are his wife, Miriam Patricia “Pat” (Broadwater) Miller; one son, Russell William Miller and his wife, Laura and one daughter, Joni Leigh Miller and her husband, Stephen, all of Grantsville; one sister, Ruby Margroff and her husband, James, Accident; and four grandchildren, Zachary, Danielle, Logan and Kaitlyn Miller. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 8:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Mission, Avilton with the Rev. Albert Anselmi officiating. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, will be Roy Miller, Philip Margroff, Mark Tewell, Scott Broadwater, Mike Robeson and Randy Kamp.
Cumberland Times-News, September 22, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 25, 2014

MILLER, Willis M.

Willis M. Miller, 86 of 656 Fayette Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient since June 15. A native of Tunnelton, W. Va., he was a son of the late Allen D. and Cora (Wright) Miller. His wife, Mrs. Minnie E. (Ayers) Miller, died in 1969. Mr. Miller was a retired employee of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth J. Williams, LaVale; a son, Wayne W. Miller, Bethesda, Md.; five stepdaughters, Mrs. B. Winston Pittard, this city; Mrs. H. Branson Marley, Pfafftown, N. C.; Mrs. Herbert Loar, Frostburg; Mrs. Lucille Gundina, Baltimore, and Mrs. Raymond F. Meyers, Middletown, Pa; a stepson, William N. Mars, Bridgewater; 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Lowell S. Garland will officiate. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Cumberland News, Wednesday, June 23, 1971
(Courtesy of Barry R. Thoerig)
Posted January 26, 2013

Wilson A. Miller died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Snyder, Thursday, June 10, after a long illness. He was born March 1, 1874, the son of Abraham and Mary (Schrock) Miller of Summit Mills. His age at death was 74 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was married to Ida Hostetler, July 9, 1893. Mrs. Miller and seven of their 14 children preceded him in death. He was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren, and was a resident of Greenville Township for 30 years. For the past two and a half years, he made his home with the Snyders. He is survived by one son, Earl Miller of Meyersdale, and six daughters, Mrs. W. R. Snyder, Mrs. Robert Shockey, Mrs. Donald Barmoy and Mrs. M. W. Lindeman, all of Meyersdale; Mrs. James Shockey of Sheward, W.Va., and Mrs. S. B. Osgood of Grants Pass, Ore., and by 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Irvin Miller of Meyersdale, and Samuel Miller of Gray, and by three sisters, Mrs. Ella Weller and Mrs. Stella Meager, of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Clarence Keim of Lewistown. Funeral services were held in the Hostetler Church of the Brethren, Greenville Township, the Rev. J. E. Jones and the Rev. S. Loren Bowman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus.
Meyersdale Republican, June 24, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009