Betty Louise (Asel) Miller (95)

Betty died on May 19, 2023 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home in Conneautville, PA, with her granddaughter, Misty Tallman, by her side.  Betty was born on November 27, 1927 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Walter D. and Helen M. (Vandervort) Asel.  She was raised by her grandparents, Lena and William B. Vandervort.  She married Lawrence A. Miller in January, 1947 in New Jersey, and they were married for over 76 years.  Shortly after graduating from high school in Sigel, PA, she began working in production at Sylvania.  Later, she and her husband moved to Girard, PA, where they started a vineyard and fruit farm.  In order to assist with the finances during this time, she worked at Erie Mop & Wringer for several years.  In 1979 they sold their farm and moved to Springboro, PA, where they built their retirement home.  She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and visiting family in Kentucky and New Mexico.  A true pioneer woman, she made her own soap, churned butter, milked cows, canned all manner of food, and was an excellent cook.  She was a longtime member of the Nazarene Church in Albion, PA, where she served faithfully as Church Treasurer.  She and her husband later attended the Nazarene Church in Springboro, PA, which was recently closed.  She is survived by her husband and four children:  Linda Beasley (Bill) of Kentucky, Judy Luna of New Mexico, Sue Simpson (Ron) of Albion, PA, and Dennis Miller (Anita) of Springboro.  She is further survived by her half-brother, Ron Lucas of Brookville, PA, a half-sister, Pat McKinney, also of Brookville, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.  No calling hours or service will be held at this time.  Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville, PA.  The Mattera Funeral Home, 188 East State Street, Albion, is handling the funeral arrangements.  To light a memory candle or leave a condolence, please visit www.matterafuneralhome.com