William W. “Bill” Miller
William W. “Bill” Miller, 79, of Beallsville Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the Washington Health System.
He was born August 17, 1937 in Beallsville, Pa., son of Wilbur W. and Eleanor (Shriver) Miller.
Mr. Miller was a 1956 graduate of Ellsworth High School and served in United States Army Reserve from 1958 to 1964.
For 36 years Bill was employed by Fox Grocery as a Truck Driver retiring in 1994 and was a member of Teamsters Local Union 491, Uniontown.
Bill was a member of Beallsville Lodge No. 237 F. & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite – Valley of Pittsburgh.
He was also a member of the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post 705, Centerville, Pa. and was presented with their 2014 Distinguished Service Citation for dedicated community service.
Mr. Miller was always active in civic affairs and spent his entire lifetime serving his community and the surrounding area He served multiple terms as Beallsville Borough Mayor and Councilman, was one of the founders of the Beallsville Civic Association and served as President for several years.
He was instrumental in establishing the Beallsville Honor Roll and was responsible for placing over 700 flags on the graves of veterans buried in the Beallsville Cemetery.
Bill was a former member and officer of Richeyville Volunteer Fire Department.
For many years he served as President of the Beth Center Kickoff Club. In 2004, Bill received the Man of The Year Award from the Beth Center Education Foundation.
In his spare time, Bill enjoyed working on cars and lawn mowers in his garage, gardening, going to Big Bear Lake Campground and especially spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On June 25, 1958, he married Margaret (Ramsey) Miller, who survives; they celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Also surviving are two daughters: Tara Fabian (Richard) and MarKay McKee both of Vestaburg Pa.; 12 grandchildren: Christopher Miller (Kristy), Rebecca Babeji (Justin), “Scooter” McKee (Jamie), Jason Mackey (Andrea), Emily Mackey (Joe), Alexander Miller, Max Bogol (Brooke), Paige Bogol, Michael Letham, Savannah Letham (Nate), Jennifer Henry, Diana Mae Fabian (Cullen); nine great grandchildren: Lola, Landon, Lacee, Jacob, Zoey, Scarlett, Adelaide, Kamden and Kendra; three sisters: Dorothy Lynn (Jack) and Ann Luketich both of Beallsville, Sandra Rush (John) of McDonald, Ohio; one brother, Barry Miller (Mary) of Scenery Hill, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Marian Miller of Washington, Pa.; many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are his parents; a son, William Warren Miller Jr. who died April 4, 2010; two brothers, Paul Miller and Larry Miller and his wife Dolores; and a brother-in-law, Frank Luketich.
Friends will be received today and Thursday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. in JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street Beallsville, Pa., where Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Joshua Sabatini will officiate.
Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.
Military Rites will be accorded by the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post 705.
Beallsville Lodge 237 F. & A.M. will conduct Services in funeral home Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
On line Guest Book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFumeral Home.com