Obituaries
Roy F. Miller, 70
December 19, 1949 - April 26, 2020
Roy Miller, 70, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Roy was born in Bath, NY on December 19, 1949, the son of the late Walter & Ethel (Adams) Miller, and grew up in Pleasant Valley where he found no shortage of mischief with his friends. Roy was the husband of Carol (Williams) Miller, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.
Roy will be remembered as a popular athlete nicknamed “Moose” at Hammondsport Central School District where he graduated with the Class of 1968. He was an early member of the Hammondsport Volunteer Ambulance Corp, where he held the offices of Maintenance Director, Secretary and President. He was a successful entrepreneur, owning Hopkins Dairy Routes in Bath, NY, Roy’s Marketplace and the Avoca Laundromat and Carwash in Avoca, NY, and various other businesses throughout his life, with his most recent endeavor being Miller Brother’s Ice Cream in Lancaster, PA, in partnership with his brother John. He loved to play golf and always looked forward to weekend outings with his crew, where it was always acceptable to have ice cream for breakfast. He was known for his ready smile and infectious laugh, but most importantly he will be remembered for being a man who put his family above all else.
In addition to his loving wife Carol, Roy is survived by his children, JR Miller (Jill), Lori Miller, Josh Miller (Christine), Cassandra Morse, and Meghan Miller (Ryan Wissler); brother John Miller (Marcia); sisters Brenda Miller (Deb Weaver) and Donna Shertzer (Steve); a brother-in-law Rich Fleishmann; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Roberta Fleishmann and his grandson Robby Miller.
Due to current restrictions, a gathering to celebrate Roy’s life will announced for a date in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roy’s memory can be made to Be The Match at bethematch.org or to the Hammondsport Volunteer Ambulance Corp, P O Box 202, Hammondsport, NY, 14840. The family would like to thank Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home for their support through this difficult process.
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Condolences to the Family
May 02, 2020
Carol and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a great man. I remember that always happy smile. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mary Gutow
May 02, 2020
So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing.He was a hard working man,with a great smile!He definitely loved golfing and his family.Not surprised to hear he was a partner with his brother,especially an ice cream business.RIP Roy,you are ,and will be missed by many ,my friend …😞❤️🇺🇸🍦🙏. Tim Muller and families
May 01, 2020
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this sad time. I know he will be greatly missed.
Kathy & Jeff Loser
May 01, 2020
JR We are so sorry for your loss .We will always remember your dad from the Roy’s Market he was a great and kind man. Our deepest condolences to you and your family . Thoughts and prayers …Lynn and Serena
May 01, 2020
Dear Carol and family, Sorry to read of your loss. Roy was agreat friend and neighbor in Avoca and at Louck’s Pond. We will all miss him. Love and prayers, Donna Miller and Louck’s Pond Friends
April 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss, brenda…had no idea you came from such a large family.70 is still to young to leave his family…
Judi & Glada
April 30, 2020
My love and prayers are with you all. I have many wonderful memories of Roy and Carol and Meghan. We will be thinking of you. Love to all ❣️
Pat Fetherston
April 30, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Betty Weaver
April 30, 2020
Deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God comfort you during this time with peace and understanding that only he can do. Sharon and Robert Duncan ❤🙏
April 30, 2020
Sorry for your loss of Donna father And Steve father in law He sounds like a wonderful man Praying for you and your family
Darlene Groff
April 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts.
The Stanley Family
April 29, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Christine and i enjoyed our visits to your store. Great guy.
Pat gardner
April 29, 2020
Carol & family, so saddened to hear of Roy’s passing. Loved seeing his ready smile in the store. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Donna Jo Bennett (formerly Swift)
April 29, 2020
SO very sorry for the loss of Roy. Many good memories of times past, and later family gatherings which included all of us. He was blessed to have so many people who loved him. as he endured this illness.
Debra
April 29, 2020
I remember him from the grocery store. Very nice man. Rest in Peace. For the family I send prayers for healing. He will always be with you..
Belinda Connor
April 29, 2020
To the enitire Miller family, my deep sympathies for your loss. He was a good man.
Lynne Kressly
April 29, 2020
My prayers and thoughts are with the family and his friends. Roy had a beautiful soul and was kind to everyone. We graduated high school together.
Hugs and love….Sandra Potter Wiedmier
April 29, 2020
My condolences to the Miller family.
Trena Wise Schaumburg
April 29, 2020
So sorry for your families loss sending my condolences and love 💙
Kristy Roach
April 29, 2020
Sorry to hear of Uncle Roy’s passing. I wish I would have been able to get to know him better.
Jen Williams
