Bartow, Fla. • Jay H. Miller Sr., formerly of Halifax, passed peacefully in Bartow Hospital in Florida Feb. 7, 2021. He and his wife moved to Florida full time in 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ardella Miller, four children, Jay Miller Jr., Brenda Strohecker and Scott Miller, all of Halifax, Pa., and Karen Miller of Lewisberry, Pa. He also is survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren . Throughout his life, he was a maintaince supervisor for the YMCA in Harrisburg, Pa. He also was a driver for Preston Trucking of Lewisberry, Pa., and he was an owner operator for Crete Carrier of Lincoln, Neb. Jay was the former owner of the Treat Drive Inn in Halifax, Pa., and Creekside Restaurant in Lykens, Pa. He was on the Halifax School Board for one term and was a member of the Halifax Lions Club. There will be a memorial luncheon Saturday, March 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Halifax Ambulance Association Building. Jay was bigger than life, and he will be missed by family and friends for his infectious smile and his enduring wit. Paid by family
