Rea P. Miller Jr.'s Obituary
age 74, on March 4,2017 of Jefferson Hills, PA, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Rea was the son of the late Dr. Rea P. Miller, Sr. of Elizabeth, PA and Judith (Johnson) Miller of Mt. Sterling, KY. Beloved husband of 42 years to Pamela (O'Brien) Miller, proud and loving father to Craig J. Miller, brother of the late Sidney Miller and survived by sister Janet Neal, and nephew Rea Neal (Cristal) of Kentucky, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Rea graduated from Avonworth HS in 1960. Rea achieved the honor of Eagle Scout as a young man, and went on to attend Washington and Jefferson College (1964) and the University of Michigan Law School (1967). Rea served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain, after serving an 18 month tour of duty in Vietnam. Rea was awarded The Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. Rea was a partner in the Weller,Wicks and Wallace law firm in Pittsburgh (1970-1984) before joining Pittsburgh National Bank, later PNC Bank in the Personal Trust Department. He had extensive experience with estates and trusts and is a graduate of the College of Financial Planning. He retired as a Senior Vice President for PNC Wealth Management in 2016. Rea was also a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and its Probate and Trust Law Section. Rea enjoyed golf, science fiction books and movies, and had a dry sense of humor that everyone loved. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Seven Oaks Hospice care for their wonderful care of Rea through the end. Memorial Contributions can be made to Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council 1275 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Private interment arrangements for a graveside memorial will be made by the family and Jefferson Memorial Cemetery.
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