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Dorothy L. Miller, 95 – Church Sexton for More Than 30 Years

Dorothy L. Miller, 95, of Andreas, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.

She was the wife of Mark O. Miller for 64 years until his passing on July 18, 2012.

Prior to retiring, she was employed as a sewing machine operator, worked at the school cafeteria and as a housewife on the family farm.

Born in Aquashicola, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Shook) Beers.

Dorothy was a member of St. Peter’s Church, West Penn, where she and her husband Mark were the sextons for over 30 years. She was also an active member in the Women Association of St. Peter’s, (W.A.S.P.).

She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers, Allen Beers and his wife Ora Mae, and Richard Beers, two sisters, Arlene Silfies and her husband Russell, and Carolyn Kunkel, and son-in-law, James Iacoviello.

Surviving are a son, Barry; two daughters, Nancy, wife of Larry Neff, and Tammy Iacoviello; all of Andreas, brother, Robert Beers, and his wife Loretta, of New Ringgold; brother-in-law, Leon Kunkel, of New Ringgold; sister-in-law, Donna Beers, of Bowmanstown; four grandchildren, Diana, wife of Chad Schaeffer, of Andreas, Daryl Neff, and his wife Jen, of Tamaqua, Dr. Anthony Iacoviello, and his wife Dr. Morgane Bulpin, of Boston, MA; and Andrea, wife of Russell Blaker, of Slatington; great granddaughter, Madison Scheaffer; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be private with Rev. James Seifert officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 184 St. Peter’s Rd., Tamaqua, PA 18252.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold. Online condolences may be made at www.hartmanfuneralhomeinc.com.

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