Cover photo for John E. F. Miller, Jr.'s Obituary
John E. F. Miller, Jr. Profile Photo

John E. F. Miller, Jr.

February 3, 1942 — January 17, 2025

Easton

John E. F. Miller, Jr.

John E. F. Miller, Jr., 82, of Easton, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Easton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Palmer Township. He was the beloved husband of Jennie Miller (Horack) to whom he was married to for 61 years. Born in Easton, John was a son of the late John Miller, Sr. and Ona Counterman (Smith).

John was employed as a security guard for the former Cigna - Easton. He took great pride in being a dependable figure in his community, often considering himself the neighborhood private eye, always ready to lend a helping hand.

He cherished moments spent reading and listening to music, finding a particular joy in Johnny Cash. In his quieter moments, he enjoyed smoking cigarettes, reminiscing about the good times spent with friends and family. John's love for his dog, Starla, brought him immense joy.

In addition to his wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his children: Jennie Bauder of Easton, John Miller (Brenda Lee) of Easton, Nancy Van Horn (Marc) of Easton, Tommy Miller (Wendy) of Kunkletown; grandchildren: Jennifer, Christopher, Amanda, John, Jr., Randy, Shelby, John, IV, Tommy, Alissa, Jakie, Brett, Alyssa, Ashlee, Chairtey, Ricky, Jr., Gauge, Krista, Shauna, Brittany, Marc Jr., Olivia and Taylor ; great-grandchildren: Ethan, Haylee, John,V, Malachi, Maddelyn, Owen, Kayden, Brooklyn, Ivy, Aaliyah, Alexander, Aiden, Mason, Kaizen, Renesmee, Chase and Asher; brothers: Richard Miller of Easton & Edward Counterman (Brenda) of Northampton; nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by a son: Ricky Miller; brothers: Robert Miller, Sr., James Counterman and Sonny Trexler; sisters: Darlene Miller and Diana Counterman.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025, in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. - 2165 Community Drive, - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to a viewing from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Alzheimers Assoc. 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John E. F. Miller, Jr., please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Public Viewing

Monday, January 27, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC

2165 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Monday, January 27, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC

2165 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 403

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree