Obituary of Jean Miles

Jean Miles, 84, of 11523 Hydetown Rd. Titusville, passed away Tuesday afternoon April 21, 2015 at the Titusville Area Hospital with her niece Karol and husband Craig by her side. Jean was born on July 15, 1930 at Dahoga, PA, a daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Balducci Severance. She was married to Donald J. Miles on June 5, 1945 in Titusville. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1992. Jean was a graduate of Colestock High School. Jean had been employed at the former Second National Bank and Marine National Bank in Titusville first as a loan teller until her promotions to loan officer, assistant manager and assistant vice president. She became vice president of PNC Bank in Titusville prior to her retirement in 1992. Shortly after her retirement from the bank, Jean began her work part time at the Titusville Herald in the business department for a number of years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed golfing with her special group of friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Jean is survived by a niece, Karol Hartley and husband Craig of Titusville; a great niece, Erin Covell and husband Brent and their children Mackenzie and Molly of Titusville; and a great nephew, Dwayne Carlin and wife Heather and their children Madison and Ian of Jersey Shore, PA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald “Bud” Severance and a sister Ruth Graham. As per her request, no public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Monday April 27th at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville with Mrs. Jacqueline Wagner officiating. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Benson Memorial Library 213 N. Franklin St. Titusville, PA 16354 or to the charity of one’s choice. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.