Karen M. Miller, 70, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (February 13, 2025) at her home in Port Allegany.

She was born December 2, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Vern Bowen and Pauline (Stevens) Dively. On September 25, 1998, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Warren  F. Miller, who died May 21, 2022.

Karen grew up working the family dairy farm, Kilkaro Farm, from childhood to graduation from High School. Karen was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and attended Corning Community College where she received her nursing degree.

Karen first worked at the Wellsboro Diner. She then worked at Carlton Nursing Home in Wellsboro.  She ultimately worked as a nurse at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, until her retirement.

Karen enjoyed camping, especially the annual ODD Family Camping Trip and adored her dogs, Lily and Lacy.

She is survived by her mother, Pauline Dively of Wellsboro, one daughter, Harmony Miller of Mill Hall, PA, two sons, Robert J. Miller of Dunnstown, PA and Timothy (Amy) Hartel of Eldred.

Grandchildren: Katelyn (Vincent) Mayer, Chance Wheeler, Owen Koch, Bobby Miller, Kyle Rudy and Tierra Ramirez

One great grandchild: Vincent W. Mayer

One brother: David Bowen of Wellsboro

One sister: Julie (William) Orris of Dillsburg, PA

And several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her father and husband.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11AM to 1PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1PM with the Rev. Jim Cannistraci, officiating.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.