Ralph L. Miller, 97, of Akron, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Maple Farm.

He was born in Berks County to the late Peter and Carrie (Krick) Miller and was the husband of the late Hilda (Borry) Miller who passed away on May 9th of this year. They had been married 74 years when she passed.

Ralph had been a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Denver, where he had served as deacon. He served his country in the Air Force during WWII. He was also a member of the Ephrata Blue Lodge, and enjoyed golf, bowling, and darts.

Prior to his retirement he was employed as a machinist for Liningers and the Hope Hosiery Mill.

Ralph is survived by a daughter, Barbara, wife of the late Thomas Ostapuck of Stevens; and a granddaughter, Tracy, wife of Jeffrey Love of Gretna, VA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Miller, and 3 sisters, Minerva Fitterling, Mazie Shupp, and Helen Adams.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 14th, from 9 to 10 am, at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, where funeral services will follow at 10:00 am, with Pastor Bradley Haws officiating. Interment will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.