Rita Helen Miller, 86, of New Ringgold (Hecla), passed away Thursday, May 14th, at Geisinger St. Luke's, Orwigsburg.

Rita was born in Coaldale, Pa. on March 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Mary (Andreas) and Fredrick Meick.

She was the widow of Robert Lamar Miller. Robert died in 2017. She is survived by her companion, Irwin Lavan.

She worked as a bootie machine operator and was also employed in warehousing.

Rita enjoyed senior citizens meetings and activities.

Rita is survived by

four daughters, Rita Ann, wife of Russell Gernert, with whom she lived;

Rose, wife of Mark Killian,

Roxanne, wife of Mike Morgan

Rochelle, wife of Robert Reaman

a son,Robert Miller, husband of Lisa.

She is also survived by grandchildren Russell IV and Dustin Gernert; Amanda Miller; Charles Brensinger; Cassandra Schlicker; Mark Schlicker Jr. and her sister Theresa Mahoney

She was predeceased by a daughter Ruth Ann Schlicker and grandsons Michael and Justin. and a brother Frederick "Fritz" Meick.

There will be no services. Hamilton-Breiner funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements.