HALIFAX • Jennifer L. Miller, age 42, of Halifax, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at her residence after a courageous eight year battle with melanoma. She was born Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1976, in Pottsville, a daughter of Fred W. Willard and June M. Wolfe Willard of Gratz. She was a 1995 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School, where she was a cheerleader; and a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College. Jen was a certified respiratory therapist at Hershey Medical Center for 20 years; where she loved her job and caring for her patients. She was a member of Halifax United Methodist Church. Jen loved to crochet, enjoyed gardening and flowers, music, dancing and watching softball. She is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Miller Jr., to whom she was married for 18 years. Surviving in addition to her parents and her husband are a daughter, Paige E Miller; a brother, Daniel R. Willard and his wife Terri of Pine Grove; and maternal grandfather, Robert A. Wolfe of Gratz. Funeral services were held at Halifax United Methodist Church Nov. 1, 2019, with Rev. Brendan Hock officiating. Burial was in Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD, 21275-9329. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com
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