K. Sam Miller

February 4, 1929 - January 17, 2022

K. Sam Miller, of Lake Hauto, and former longtime resident of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 92. Born Monday, February 4, 1929 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania son of the late Robert, and Lucy (Scheidegger) Miller. Sam was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Emily (Evans) Miller; brothers, Robert, Arnold, and Leonard Miller. Surviving are; daughter, Megan Hufford and her husband Steve; grandsons, Evan and Bradley. A 1946 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Sam attended Bucknell University where he played football. Sam worked in the automobile business all his life. He also served honorably in the Army Reserve for 16 years. Sam was a long time member of the United Presbyterian Church of Pottsville where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years in addition to being a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian. Sam along with his wife Emily were charter members of The Dual Valley Recreation Association. Sam enjoyed telling stories with his infectious smile, gardening, and cooking. More than anything, he loved his family and adored his two grandsons who affectionately called him Sam. He will be sadly missed by his family who take solace knowing that he will be reunited with his beloved wife Emily to whom he was married for 64 years. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Memorials in his name to: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in care of: Food Pantry 109 North Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 United Presbyterian Church in care of Food Pantry 214 Mahantongo Street Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com