Robert H. Miner

WILKES-BARRE-Robert H. Miner, 89, of South Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday evening in The Laurels, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre on February 16, 1919, he was a son of the late Archie W. and Mary (Tabb) Miner. He was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School. Mr. Miner was a member of Albright United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, and was a former member of Parrish Street Methodist Church. He has sung in church choirs for over 70 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 655 since 1945. He was also a member of Irem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S since 1997. An avid Penn State and Philadelphia sports fan, He was a former little league and teener's league coach for 15 years. He was formerly employed by American Chain and Cable-where he was a foreman-for 29 years. He also had worked at Bridon American Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Marshall and Margaret Modrovsky; brothers, William Miner and Ronald Miner. Surviving is his wife of 69 years, the former Loretta Reidlinger; sons Robert L. Miner and his wife, the former Beth Boylan, Forty Fort; James A. Miner and his wife, the former Lorraine Monk, Hunlock Creek; daughter, Karen Scott, Lake Mohawk, NJ; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters Eudora Alexis, Kingston; Ruth Kosteva, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. the Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend Doctor James L. Harring the Reverend Patrice H. Goodwin will officiate. Interment will follow in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Send condolences at www.BestLifeTributes.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross Blood Program, 256 North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or Albright United Methodist Church, Dana and Grove Streets, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.