Louise (Shorb) Miller

Louise S. Miller, 88, of Taneytown, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home.  Born July 8, 1933 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Stansbury) Shorb.  She was the devoted wife of the late David M. Miller, to whom she was married for 61 years.

Louise was a farmer’s wife.  She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown, MD, where she served as church secretary for approx. 50 years, was very involved with the church, and was also a member of the Mite Society.  Louise enjoyed flowers, adult coloring books, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and going to lunch with her lady friends. 

Surviving are her daughter, Cheryl Hemler and husband Robert of Hanover, PA; sister, Blanche Crowl of Taneytown, MD; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by daughter, Teresa Saunders and husband Ed; and brother-in-law, Charles Crowl.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, Jr. and Vicar Cody Danner officiating.  Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 20th at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louise’s name to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at the above address.