RICHARD D. MILLER, 81

Friday, February 10, 2012

Richard D. Miller, 81, of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday evening, February 8, 2012, at Brookville Hospital.
Born July 21, 1930, in Alcola, Redbank Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Clarence E. and Dora (Bish) Miller.
He married Donna Marlene Huffman on January 26, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 28, 1994.
Mr. Miller served his country in the Korean Conflict with the United States Army.
He was a barber for 52 years and belonged to the Barbers Association.
Mr. Miller was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Bethlehem.
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Colwell and her husband, Dennis, of New Bethlehem, and Stacy Miller of Simpsonville, S.C.; a son, Jody Miller and his wife, Becky Koman-Miller, of Natrona Heights; three grandchildren, Josh Shick, Corey Shick and Caitlin Miller; a sister, Lois Best and her husband, Bud, of Triangle, Va., and a long-time friend and companion, Gladys Dinger of New Bethlehem.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence H. "Dean" Miller; and a sister, Alverta "Putty" Smith.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 10, at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in New Bethlehem with the Rev. Rocky Hammond officiating.
Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville.