Dorothy Elizabeth (Clawson) Miller, 93, of Starford, PA went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020 at Indiana Pa. She was better known as “Grandma Cookie,”
A daughter of Noble and Martha (Stewart) Clawson, she was born September 16, 1927 in Indiana Pa. She was a faithful member of the Starford Methodist Church where she held many offices. Most recently she was a member of the Lakeside Church of the Nazarene in Ebensburg Pa. after the Starford Methodist Church closed.
She is survived by five sons and two daughters, James Miller of Shelocta, Terry Miller of Shelocta, Richard Miller and wife Diann of Starford, Ronald Miller and wife Debra of Glen Campbell, Patrick Miller and wife Kathy of Cherry Tree, Carol Davis and husband Murray of Glen Campbell, and Bernadette McManigal and husband Brent of Cherry Tree. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Imogene Moore of Homer City and Helen (Dory) Kundla of Homer City.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Miller in 1976 and two sons, Dennis Miller in 1994 and Thomas Miller in 2003 and daughter-in-law, Bobbi Miller. Also preceding her in death were one sister, Kay Biconik and two brothers, Noble “Junior” Clawson and Donald Clawson, as well as three infant siblings.
Private family only arrangements were held at the Kinport Assembly of God Church, 5658 Route 240, Cherry Tree, PA officiated by Pastor Rob Osborn of the Lakeside Church of the Nazarene. Interment was at the East Mahoning Cemetery at Purchase Line.
Memorial contributions to the Lakeside Church of the Nazarene 1006 Rowena Drive Ebensburg, Pa. 15931 will be accepted in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Dorothy’s guestbook and share a condolence message.
