Calvin R Miller

Calvin R. “Cally” Miller, 85, of Topton, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Betty J. (Lesher) Miller. They were married June 12, 1948.

Born in Topton, he was a son of the late Calvin and Bertha M. (Latshaw) Miller. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. Mr. Miller was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Miller worked for the U.S. Postal Service, in their Topton branch. He then was employed in the enamel plant at the former Caloric Corporation, Topton, for 42 years until his retirement in 1990. Mr. Miller was one of the founders of the Topton Little League Association, Topton, where he served as a manager and board member in the 1960's through the 1970's. He loved going to the casinos; taking care of his landscape and flowers; watching movies; and was an avid baseball fan, especially the Philadelphia Phillies. He also loved his late poodle, FiFi, and cat, Bootsy.

He is survived by Wife; Daughters, Vicky Lee (Miller), wife of Timothy J. Geist, LuAnn (Miller), wife of Randy A. Bennecoff, both of Fleetwood; 3 Grandchildren, Tara A. (Bennecoff), wife of Scott W. Ohl, Alburtis, Darrin M., husband of Megan (Marino) Geist, Richboro, Bucks Co., Michael A., husband of Stephanie (Hoch) Bennecoff, Lititz, Lancaster, Co.; and 7 Great Grandchildren, Morgan R. and Shane E. Ohl, Aiden B., Abigail K., and Alexander R. Geist, Derek M. and Kayla H. Bennecoff. He was predeceased by Sisters, Arlene Miller, and one at birth.

Memorial Services are Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 121 South Home Avenue, Topton. Inurnment, with military honors provided by Ray A. Master Post 217, American Legion Honor Guard, Topton, will follow in Topton Union Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions to be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 37, Topton, PA 19562-0037 or Life Choice Hospice, 10 Zion Church Road, Suite 204, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.