Coryville – Max Eugene Milliron, 82, of Coryville, passed away Saturday (September 12, 2026) surrounded by his loved ones at Pines Healthcare & Rehab Center, Olean, NY.

He was born March 28, 1944 in Olean, the son of Richard and Bertha (Cochran) Milliron. On July 29, 1967, in the Eldred Methodist Church, he married Linda S. Howell, who survives.

Max was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, a graduate of Penn State University, as well as Rochester Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 – 1971.

Mr. Milliron was a computer programmer employed at Dexter-Hysol, now known as Henkel Loctite Company of Olean, NY before retiring.

He was a member of the Eldred American Legion and a former school board member for the Otto-Eldred school district

In addition to his wife, Linda S. Milliron of Coryville, he is survived by:

Two daughters: Johanna L. (Matthew) Nieboer of Rochester, NY and Beth A. (Steve) Kach of Churchville, PA

Five grandchildren: Grace (Noah) McClarin, Jack (Laura) Nieboer, Sam Nieboer, Nathan Kach and Julia Kach

Sister Carolyn Russell of Eldred and sister Karen Jeannerette of Duke Center, PA

And many nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Max was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Donald Milliron and one sister Kay Amster.

Max was a man defined by quiet strength, dedication to family, and a deep, lifelong love for the great outdoors. A true outdoorsman, he felt most at home in the woods and trails near his home. Max believed life was best lived enjoying time with family, caring for his land, or working in his vegetable garden. He was generous with all his resources but found particular joy in coming alongside to add his own effort to lighten a burden of a friend or neighbor.  Being a man who knew the value of hard work, he approached everyday with grit and pride in a job well done.  Putting his heart and strength into each day, Max quietly showed us all how to love what is valued most.

A celebration of Max’s life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19th. Calling hours will be from 11AM to 12 noon in Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where services will begin at 12 noon with the Rev. Jack Gregg, pastor of the Regular Baptist Church of Smethport, officiating.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Smethport Area Honor Guard. Burial will be private at Moody Hollow Cemetery, Coryville.

Guests planning to celebrate Max’s life with his family on the 19th are encouraged to wear casual, comfortable attire perhaps even a flannel or some camo in his honor. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Max’s memory to Olean Parkinson’s Support Group c/o Jami Fichter 516 Alder St. Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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