Walter G. Miller, Sr.

Walter G. Miller, Sr., of Lamar and a former resident of Marsh Creek passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.

He was born July 31, 1939 in Lock Haven a son of Verna (Miller) Donahay. He was raised by his grandparents Walter & Mary Miller of Fishing Creek.

Walter was married to the former Alma M. Walizer on May 12, 1956. They celebrated 68 years of marriage together.

He worked for Jersey Shore Steel as a machinist for 37 years retiring in 2002.

Walter enjoyed farming, tinkering and he could fix anything. If he couldn’t fix it, he would build it new.

Surviving are his loving wife, four sons; Gary (Judy) Miller, Jr. of Driftwood, James (Gregg) Miller of Enola, Rick (Sherry) Miller of Clintondale and Charlie Miller of Carlisle and two daughters; Bonnie Young of Beech Creek and Sherry (Lynn) Bartholomew of Mill Hall.

Nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers; Stanley Donahay of Blanchard and William (Nancy) Donahay of Beech Creek and two sisters; Sharon (Kevin) Schrack of Clintondale and Donna (Terry) Wenker of Lock Haven.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister Betty J. Donahay and a great grandson Alex Young.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with Pastor Dan Longmore officiating.

Friends and relatives will be received from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Interment will be private at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Online Condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.