BUFFALO —
Marie E. (nee Lucas) Miller, age 84, of North Tonawanda, died April 10, 2012, at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, she had been a resident of North Tonawanda for more than 55 years. She was the wife of Donald W. Miller, who died in 1995; and the daughter of the late William Thomas Couch and Elizabeth (nee Burckhardt) Lucas. Marie was a member and former Sunday School teacher of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and a longtime active member of the American Field Service, opening her home as a host parent for several foreign exchange students.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine (Keith) Buffinton of Lewisburg, PA, and Ann (John) Jones of Lower Burrell, PA; and a son, Thomas (Tami) Miller of Ellington, CT; and five grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Miller, Derek Jones and Julia and Elise Buffinton. She is also survived by a brother, Thomas (Carol) Lucas of Tonawanda; two nieces and one nephew.
Marie loved to travel, making many trips to England, Norway and France to visit exchange students she hosted. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
There was no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, corner of Payne Ave. and Tremont St., in North Tonawanda. Father Glen Fuller will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Mark's Episcopal Church Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Arrangements made by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.
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