JERSEY SHORE - Michael F. Miller, 54, of Jersey Shore, passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home.  Michael was born in Lock Haven, April 5, 1962, the son of Francis and Patricia (Leitch) Miller.  He was a 1980 graduate of Jersey Shore Area Senior High School.

Michael at one time was a member of the US Army and also the US Air Force.  He was employed by First Quality in McElhattan.  Michael enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles.  He enjoyed studying history and was a Civil War buff, he and his family enjoyed traveling and over the years made many trips to Gettysburg.  Michael also enjoyed hunting and fishing and he especially loved Siberian Huskys.

Michael is survived by his parents, two daughters, Michelle (Russ) Campbell of Berwick, Kari Anne Miller (Zak Swinehart) of Lock Haven, two grandchildren Hailey and Peyton, and two sisters, Lurie (Mike) Portanova of Jersey Shore, and Lisa (Allen) Reeder of Avis. Michael leaves behind many other near and dear close family members and his trusty Husky Ben.

A Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home Ltd., 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA  17740.  There will a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm prior to the service.  Pastor Kerry Aucker will be officiating the memorial service.

In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial donations to be sent in Michael's name to the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, 201 N. Lincoln Avenue, Jersey Shore, PA  17740.