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Joseph F. Miller

October 4, 1932 — September 4, 2017

Joseph F. Miller Jr. died peacefully Monday surrounded by the love of his wife and three daughters. Joseph was pre deceased by his parents, Regina Siwik-Miller and Joseph Miller, Sr. and also his Brother Richard Miller. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Dee Miller and three children, Toni Reece, wife of James Reece, Mt. Penn, Michelle Leinbach, Wyomissing and Anne Marie Fanella, Exeter. In addition to his children and wife he is survived by four grandchildren, Jesse Cronan and Madison Reece, California, Jamison Fanella, Exeter, Joseph Leinbach and his wife Lindsey, Pittsburgh and one niece, Diane Scornavacchi, Exeter. Joseph went to Reading High School and then Kutztown University for a B.A in English. He also earned a Masters' In Education degree at Lehigh University. He was the head of the English Department at Oley Valey High School and then became the Guidance Counselor for a total of 31 years. Joseph also taught music lessons for 41 years and was a professional musician for many, many years. He was the founder and also played for the Reading Jazz Quartet as well as playing clarinet and saxophone for many local jazz bands. He was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force and also played 1st Chair in the Airmen of Note. Everyone enjoyed his sense of humor and he will be dearly missed. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday September 7, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with services beginning at 11:00 am at Lutz Funeral Home Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Reading Pa 19606. Interment in Schwarzwald Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
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