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Ralph E. Miller 1949-2026

Ralph E. Miller, 76, of Shippensburg, PA, went to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his daughter’s residence.

Ralph E. Miller
Ralph E. Miller

He was born November 21, 1949 in Hanover, PA the son of the late J. Emmert Miller and Ruth Evelyn (Leer) Miller.

Ralph was a truck driver for over 35 years, with various trucking companies, retiring from Transport America. In his early years, he was a fruit farmer before becoming a truck driver.

Ralph was a member of the Shippensburg Covenant BrethrenChurch, the Senior Center in Chambersburg and in Shippensburg. He helped with Meals on Wheels enjoyed NASCAR, watching Westerns, card games and word search.

He is survived by three children Tina E. Miller of Shippensburg, PA, Loretta A. Miller of Chambersburg, PA and Shawn W. Miller and his wife Amanda of Orrstown, PA; a sister Joanne Bashore and her husband Barry of Bethel, PA; threegrandchildren Thomas, Sarah, Sebastian, and two great-grandchildren Joseph and Beau.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jenny, three sisters Deborah J. Aughinbaugh, K. Elaine Swain and Peggy L. Buffington, and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Dugan Funeral and Cremation Ltd., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 in the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Rock Cemetery.

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