Robert “Neal” Miller

Robert “Neal” Miller, 88, of (Glass City) Philipsburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2020.

Born on November 22, 1932, in (Black Moshannon) Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Edwin C. and Isabelle (Pryde) Miller.

On August 21, 1964, Neal married Anna Jane Casher, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nellie Wellar; four brothers: Edwin C. Miller, Jr., William “Bill” Miller, Joseph A. Miller and Gene Miller; and two granddaughters, Lori Faust and Michele Wirfel.

He is survived by two daughters, Janice Faust and her husband, Bill, of Madera and Nancy Myers and her husband, Jerry, of Philipsburg; four sons: Jeffrey “Bud” Neidrick and his wife, Jackie, of Philipsburg, Mike Neidrick and his wife, Deb, of Philipsburg, Joe Neidrick and his wife, Cindy, of Osceola Mills and Rob Miller and his wife, Denise, of Glass City; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and numerous other extended family members.

Neal was a 1950 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School. He served in the US Navy and Air Force. His patriotism and service to the country were very important to Neal. During his time in the Navy, he spent several months aboard the USS IOWA.

Neal was lovingly known as “Pap” and “Big Pap.” His greatest joys came when his home was full of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed going for rides on the back roads in Blacky, searching for mushrooms, taking care of his “four-legged” companions, and loving the outdoors. One of his hallmark days of the year was the first day of trout season in the “city.”

Neal held a few jobs during his working career, including working as a heavy equipment/dragline operator in the local coal industry and for Penn DOT. After retirement, he enjoyed driving school bus for Long Motor Bus Company of Philipsburg and was one of the district’s most loved bus drivers.

He was a Life Member of the Philipsburg B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge and Country Club, #1173, and the Philipsburg VFW, Post #3450.

A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Beaver Cemetery (Black Moshannon) at the family’s convenience.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions payable to Rob Miller, 525 Mallard Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866. The donated funds will be used to stock trout in Glass City for a celebration of life to be held on the first day of the 2021 trout fishing season for family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Philipsburg.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.