Daurice E. Miller, 84, Oneonta; 'Amazing' Pastor's Wife

ONEONTA – Daurice E. Miller, 84, described as “an amazing pastor’s wife” as she served with her husband Willard at churches in Toddsville, Springfield Center, Milford and Otego, passed away on Dec. 28, 2014, at Fox Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Otego on Feb. 21, 1930, daughter of Frederick and Mabel Stiefel. She was the middle child of 15 children.

She married Willard R. Miller on Oct. 3, 1949, at the West Oneonta Baptist Church, where she and Willard were members. Willard was the pastor of several area churches, including the Toddsville, Springfield Center and Milford Baptist churches, and the Otego Christian Church, where he served from 1984 to 1996.