Margaret "Jo Ann" Miller

YORK - Margaret Jo Ann (Smith) Miller, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Pappus House. She was the loving wife of David R. Miller and mother of Alexander Miller.

Born December 20, 1950 in York, Jo was a daughter of the late Samuel F. and Barbara E. (Bonneville) Smith. Jo received a BA in music from Susquehanna University. Following her education, she taught music at the York City School district for 34 years. Jo and David were members of the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City, MD. Jo loved reading, spending time at the beach, traveling, crafting with her friends and attending musical theater.

In addition to her husband and son, Jo is survived by two sisters; Connie Kepner and her husband Bill Kepner, and Beth E. Smith and her husband Chris Bacas; nieces and nephews Cari Kepner, Cobi Kepner, and Jessica Meisky; and four great nieces & nephews who called her 'Aunt JoJo’

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, PA 17408. Following the gathering at the funeral home, a luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 11 N Richland Ave, York, PA 17404.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society using the link below.