Miriam P. (Miller) Petronaci

Miriam P. “Babe” Miller Petronaci, a Gold Star Wife, 94, of Lakewood, New Jersey, formerly of Scottdale, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at her residence.

She was born September 11, 1925 in Pennsville, the daughter of the late Louis and Bessie Rice Miller.

Miriam was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Scottdale, Pa.

Prior to moving to New Jersey, she was an active member at the Bullskin Senior Center. She was a retired Employee of Beckman- Coulter, Inc. of New Jersey with 13 years of Service.

Miriam is survived by her daughter-in-law:

Ann Petronaci of Brick, New Jersey

Her Grandchildren:

Dianna Hoyt and husband Kevin of Barnegat, N.J.

Daniel Petronaci and fiancé Stefanie of Brick, N.J.

One Great Grandchild:

Connor Hoyt

And a number of Nieces and Nephews

In addition to her parents, Miriam was preceded in death by:

Son: Darryl L. Petronaci (Oct. 15, 2017)

Her First Husband, William L. Connors KIA WWII

Her Second Husband, Santo “Sam” Petronaci POW WW2 (Jan. 7, 1997)

Four Brothers: John, James, Harold and Eugene Miller and Melvin “Barney” Miller

Sister: Rose Thomas, Sarah Porterfield, Betty Smith

Due to the strict guidelines, we must adhere to at this crucial time, a private visitation will be held Friday for the immediate family in the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. 417 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, where her Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10 AM, with Rev. Kathleen Barnhart, Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, Officiating.

Interment and Committal Service will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.

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