Mary J. Miller, 78, of Whitehall, died suddenly on March 18, 2020.

She was the wife of Barry G., 78, who went to be with his beloved wife in Heaven on May 23, 2020.

Born in Egypt, Whitehall Township, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Luella (Fox) Gogel.

Her husband, the son of Percy and Iva (Smith) Miller, was born in Allentown.

She and her husband both graduated from Whitehall High School in 1959.

He graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in horticulture, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

She was a secretary at GAC and later a shipping and receiving clerk at Sears.

He worked at 1st National Bank out of college, and later as a foreman at Tarkett until retirement.

They were married for 56 years.

Both were faithful members of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fullerton, and volunteered at the Whitehall Food Pantry.

She delighted working in her flower garden, while he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Together “Gram” and “Pa” attended sporting events and other activities supporting their grandchildren.

They cherished time with their loving dog, Fred.

They are both survived by a daughter Kristin and husband, David Vincent, of Orefield; son Alan and partner Wendy Brader of Catasauqua; grandchildren Noah, Nathan and Aaron.

She is survived by brothers Sam and wife Pam, and David, all of Florida; sister Sarah and husband, Mike McCartney, of Kempton; nephew Mike Gogel and wife, Julie; and grandnieces Madison and Morgan.

A Rite of Christian burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, 835 Third St., Whitehall, PA 18052

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.