In Loving Memory of Patricia Rose Miller

Patricia Rose Miller (Snare), 94, of Ambler, PA, passed away in Naples, FL on February 16, 2026, while spending the winter in Marco Island – a place she cherished for 55 years.  

Born in Schenectady, New York, to George and Helena Snare, Pat was the beloved little sister of Robert Snare. She attended Mont Pleasant High School before studying nursing at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn. She graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1952, beginning a lifetime of caring for others. 

Pat was the devoted wife of Samuel Miller, Jr., with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She met Sam through family friends, and from their very first dinner together, he was smitten. Eleven months later, he proposed, and they married on June 26, 1954.  

Together they built a warm, welcoming home in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, raising their four children – Bruce, Lori, Tricia, and Suzanne – and spending summers in Ocean City, New Jersey. 

Pat was a stay-at-home mom until returning to nursing as a rehab nurse in 1972. She poured herself into her children’s lives, serving as a Girl Scout leader and creating a home where everyone felt welcome. Pat loved meeting people, volunteering, and helping others. 

Faith was central to her life. At St. John’s Church in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, she shared her love of God with everyone she met and made sure the children in her life received their monthly Daily Bread devotionals. 

Pat had a gift for “adopting” people – sending cards, notes, and birthday gifts to children who had lost grandparents or never had them. Her generosity was quiet, steady, and deeply felt. 

For 19 years, Pat made her home at Springhouse Estates in Spring House, Pennsylvania, where she volunteered, visited friends, drove neighbors to appointments, and delivered her famous smoothies. She loved being outdoors, walking the grounds, and connecting with everyone she met. 

Her happiest place was the beach. In Marco Island, she became known as the “Old Sheller,” strolling the shoreline with her walker while collecting thousands of shells. She knew every type of shell and enjoyed sharing her knowledge – and her collection – with others. 

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helena Snare; her brother, Robert Snare; her husband, Samuel Miller Jr.; and her grandson, Luke Miller. She is survived by her children Bruce (Heide) Miller, Lori (Russ) Isaac, Tricia Tennant (Scott McDonald), and Suzanne (Tom) Young; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  

She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed, but her light will continue to shine in the hearts of all she touched. 

A memorial service will be held at Springhouse Estates, 728 Norristown Rd, Spring House, Pennsylvania 19002, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1150 Bristol Rd, Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to a charity of your choice – an act Pat would have loved.