Obituaries
Joyce M. (Burianic) Miller, 90, formerly of Coplay passed away October 28, 2024 at Holy Family Manor nursing home, Bethlehem. Joyce was a devout mother to her family including, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was the wife of George A Miller with whom she shared 20 years of marriage until his passing in 1974.
Joyce worked in fine dining in restaurants in the Lehigh Valley and enjoyed her work tremendously. Born in Beersville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Newhard) Burianic. Joyce was a dedicated Catholic and was a member of Saint Peter's Church in Coplay. Joyce was a member of St Andrew's Young at Hearts in Catasauqua, Northampton AARP and the Coplay Senior Club where she served on the Board of Directors.
Survivors: Sister Ruth Nafus of Windgap. Children: Sandra Bearden, Patricia Duval and her spouse David, and Aaron Miller and his spouse Lynn. Joyce leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Graham, Matthew, Joshua, Brendan and Aubrie. Survivors also include 5 great grandchildren and nieces and nephew. Joyce was preceded in death by her Brothers: George D. And Edward Burianic; Sisters: Dorothy Reimer and Margaret MacDonald and grandson Teague Sauerzopf.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online memories and condolences for the family may be shared at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay is entrusted with the arrangements.
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