Harry M. Miller, Sr.

Harry M. Miller, Sr., loving husband, beloved father and friend to many of Stock Street Nesquehoning, passed away suddenly on Sunday January 19, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 73 years. Born Friday, June 28, 1946 in Coaldale, the son of the late Harry L. and Rose (Malay) Miller. Surviving are; his wife of 41 years, Catherine Frances "Cathy" Miller; son,  Harry M. Miller, Jr. and his wife Melanie of Nesquehoning; brother, Wayne Miller and his wife Mary of Florida;  sister, Michelle M. Miller of Coaldale.  Harry had many good friends as well. A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Harry first worked for Bethlehem Steel until joining the Laborers' International Union 158, working road and bridge construction from 1973 thru 2009.  Upon retiring Harry then went to work for Penn-Dot.  Harry was proud of his Indian heritage, which traced his roots to the Lenni Lenape Tribe. An avid outdoors man, Harry was an accomplished hunter, fisherman, and ice fisherman.  He knew the mountains of the Hauto Valley like no other.  Harry was a car enthusiast.  He won awards showing his 1969 restored Nova, and cherished his corvette.  Harry and his son ran their own drag racing team for many years. Harry was a member of the Nesquehoning V.F.W. #8008 where he shot darts, and participated in the Carbon County Senior Olympics for many years winning numerous medals in all events. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home.  Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until time of services. Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to a charity of ones choice. online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com