Lorraine F. Miller, of Madisonburg, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at William Penn Nursing Center in Lewistown. She was 94. Born April 30, 1928 in Rebersburg, Lorraine was a daughter of the late William D. and Alvena L. “Esterline” Walker. She was a graduate of the former Miles Township High School. On April 11, 1951 she married Dale E. Miller who preceded her in death on May 11, 2006.
Lorraine was first and foremost a homemaker and worked alongside Dale on the family farm. She also did food preparation at the Elks Club and the Corner Room, both in State College. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Madisonburg. Lorraine enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking and baking, traveling, yard sales and attending public sales with Dale.
Lorraine is survived by one daughter, Melanie J. Macknair (Ivan) of Lewistown; three grandchildren, Bradly R. Miller (Jess) of Spring Mills, Eric Miller (Kelly) of Reberburg and Lisa Savitts (Luke) of Lewistown; nine great grandchildren, Owen, Colby, Haley, Madelyn, Alyza and Jase Miller and Lilly, Lincoln and Leah Savitts. Also surviving is a daughter in law, Donna M. Miller and a sister in law, Euetta Lambert. In addition to her husband, Lorraine was preceded in death by one son, Richard E. “Dick” Miller and two sisters, Hilda Brown and Violet Zerby.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 10:00 until 11:00 am at the Madisonburg Christ United Church of Christ, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am with Pastor Julie Holm officiating.
Lorraine will be laid to rest in the UCC and Lutheran Cemetery in Madisonburg. Contributions in her memory may be given to the Miles Townhip Fire Company, c/o Eric Miller, PO Box 155, Rebersburg, PA 16872.