Esther M. Miller, 86, of Manheim passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Masonic Village Health Care Center, Elizabethtown. Born in Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Graybill and Gertrude Earhart Bruckhart. She was the wife of the late Wilbur E. Miller who died in 2010. Esther helped her husband operate the family farm in Rapho Township. She also worked at the former Noggles Garment Factory, Manheim. Esther was a member of West Green Tree Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown.
Surviving are three sons, Jesse W. Miller of Ephrata, Barry L. husband of Sheila Rudy Miller of Manheim, Steven G. Miller of Manheim, four daughters, Kathy A. wife of John Konkus of Pottsville, Ruthanne wife of James Gruber of Manheim, Joyce E. wife of Gerald Risser of Bainbridge, Judy E. wife of Donald Kauffman of Manheim, fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Kaitlin Konkus, a brother, Paul H. Bruckhart, sister, Ruth E. Sauder and daughter-in-law, Rosene Miller.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at West Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 740 Green Tree Road, Elizabethtown on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a public viewing at the church on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Those desiring may send contributions in Esther’s memory to West Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 740 Green Tree Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.