John Robert "Bob" Miller Jr.

John Robert "Bob” Miller Jr., 83 of Williamsport passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Williamsport on October 8, 2026.

Bob was born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1943, a son of the late John Robert Miller Sr. and Marie Ann (Merat) Miller.

He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Area High School and Williamsport Area Community College, now Pennsylvania College of Technology, with a degree in Tool and Die Making. As a talented artisan and skilled machinist, coupled with his tireless work ethic, he made significant contributions at Litton Industries, GTE Sylvania, and eventually retired from Shop-Vac.

Bob was an expert woodworker who loved building a variety of furniture and cabinetry and even carved an early American muzzleloader out of a single block of wood which was proudly displayed in his home. He was an avid scholar with particular focus in history and current events. Bob loved documentaries especially as a history enthusiast. He enjoyed fishing and was an excellent cook - always ready to share his mother's recipes with his family. Bob enjoyed trips to Gettysburg and Valley Forge, but especially valued his Pop-Pop duties of babysitting his grandchildren Paige and Jack. Later in life, he enjoyed estate sales and acquiring unique piggy banks of all kinds.

Bob proudly served as a U.S. Army MP at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas and was later stationed in Hawaii.

He and his wife, Donna Jean (Sinibaldi) Miller, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2026. In addition, he is survived by their children, Jacqueline (Robert) Reinhart of Wayne and Ashley Miller of West Chester; grandchildren, Paige and Jack Reinhart; and his sister, Judy Miller Thompson.

In addition to his parents, his son, David Jin-Young Miller and siblings, Helen Miller, Dennis Miller and Dale Miller all preceded him in death.

The family will receive family and friends at Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 133 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 1305 Northway Rd., Williamsport.

Burial with military honors will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Montoursville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to Saint John Neumann Regional Academy for the David Miller Scholarship Award for a graduating senior, 901 Penn Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

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