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Viola Mae Miller 1935-2024

Viola Mae Miller (McGlaughlin), 89 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the Gettysburg Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Viola Mae Miller
Viola Mae Miller

Born January 27, 1935 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Leila (Warren) McGlaughlin.

Viola was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack R. Miller, who died December 06, 2015.

She enjoyed knitting, tending to her garden and canning fruits and vegetables. The most important thing in her life was her family and the joy of spending time, caring for and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Viola will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her three children, Francis R. Miller (Karen) of Orrtanna, PA, Donna L. Cooper (Steve) Abbottstown, PA and Wendy A. Schubbe of Gettysburg, six grandchildren, Jason Miller (Jody), Justin Ryder (Kami), Rebecca Shartzer (Tommy), Allyson Mangum (Michael), Madyson Schubbe (Ryan Hanson) and Jackson Hilbert, six great grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Grayson, Leila, Taylor and Emma, a brother, Roger McGlaughlin (Sandy) of York Springs, PA and a sister, Shirley Thomas (Ron) of Gettysburg.

In addition to her husband and parents, Viola was predeceased by a sister, Doris Miller and a brother, Edwin McGlaughlin.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with Pastor Allen Hersh, officiating.

Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.

A Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral services on Friday, August 2nd.

Online tributes and condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.


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