John Thomas Miller

John Thomas (Tom) Miller, 77 of Barton, Maryland and most recently of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Maryland. Born in Cumberland October 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul F. and Madeline A. (Bradley) Miller. 

He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Bill and June Clark. 

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Linda Lea (Clark) Miller. Two daughters, April Lynne Tan (Rojack) of Rockville, MD and Paula Rene` Miller-Knipple of Hagerstown, MD. Five grandchildren Madeline and Meghan Tan and Ethan, Chloe and Eli Knipple. His sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Krista and Jim McKenzie of Lakewood, WV. His nephews, Corey McKenzie (Amanda); Ryan McKenzie (Tara) and Brad McKenzie (Lauren). He is also survived by great-nieces and a great-nephew, as well as many cousins. 

Tom attended Barton Elementary School and is a member of the Barton Alumni Association. He was a 1965 graduate of Valley High School and Catherman’s Business School. Following graduation he was employed by the Barton Bank and Marriott Corporation in Bethesda, MD as a Staff Accountant, retiring in 2008. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish - St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, where he served as a lector and Eucharistic Minister.

 Family was very important to him. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren - watching them play sports and dance, as well as attending many school functions. There was never a school function, concert, program or band competition that he missed for his daughters, despite working away from home. He was an avid sports fan - following the Washington Commanders, the Atlanta Braves and his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish - attending football games when he was able. He especially enjoyed going to South Bend with his daughter and granddaughter to see a Notre Dame football game. 

Tom loved to travel. He enjoyed his trips to Myrtle Beach, SC; Lexington, KY; Rhode Island; Massachusetts; Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; and several areas in Florida. 

A special thank you to his pulmonologist, Dr. Steven Karyia of Kensington, MD for his care and compassion of the past 14 years and to the ICU staff at Meritus Medical Center. 

Friends will be received Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 3 -7 pm, at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, Maryland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Gabriel Catholic Church- Divine Mercy Parish with Father Edward Hendricks as the celebrant.

Pallbearers will be Corey McKenzie, Jim McKenzie, Brad McKenzie, Ethan Knipple, Ernie Metz and Rojack Tan. William "Butch" Snyder will serve as an honoary pallbearer. 

 Interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills, Maryland.

 In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory can be made to the American Lung Association or the Divine Mercy Parish.