Miriam Marie (Miller) Carothers

Miriam Marie “Nan” Carothers, age 92, of Chicora, and formerly of Florida, passed away the morning of Friday May 31, 2024 at Chicora Medical Center.

Born on April 28, 1932 in Grove City, Miriam was the daughter of the late Paul L. Miller and late Dorothy Marie Stevenson Miller.

She was employed as a cook for many restaurants locally. She liked to paint, enjoyed bird watching, and also watching her soaps.

She is survived by two daughters: Diana (Edward) Hougg of Chicora and Debra (Jim) Spence of West Sunbury; one son: Ben (Sue) Carothers of West Sunbury; daughter-in-law: Flo Carothers; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her half sister, Hazel Cutless, nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Miriam was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey D. Carothers Jr., whom she married on December 15, 1950; a son, Joseph; great grandson, Devin Kirk; one sister and one brother. 

Family and Friends will be received for Visitation from 6-8 pm Sunday June 2, 2024 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.

A Blessing Service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home Monday June 3, 2024 with Father Adam Verona officiating.   

Private Burial in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

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