Pauline E. Miller

Pauline E. Miller, 84, of Camillus, died peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Iroquois Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Born in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 26, 1926, she was the daughter of Joseph Krusac and Mary Kasun Krusac. Prior to moving to Camillus in 1963, she lived on the west side of Syracuse for 20 years. Pauline was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother; she will be profoundly missed. She taught her daughters the importance of faith, family and friends by the way in which she lived her life. Polly’s playful nature, sense of humor and impeccable style will always be remembered. Polly and her husband, Charles, met while working in the A&P. After raising her children, she was employed by J.C. Penney for 25 years. Polly was predeceased by her mother, Mary Koss, and sister, Mary Claus. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Charles Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and George Becker of Morristown, New Jersey, Paulette Miller of Camillus and Beth and Todd Lindenmuth of Penfield, New York and their son, Jack; brother, Bill Koss of Tucson, Arizona. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3 in St. Joseph's Church. Pauline will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, New York. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.