Martha Miller; 78; of Belle Vernon (Fairhope); died peacefully in her home on Sunday; May 21; 2006. A daughter of the late Peter and Maria Grauvogel Isele; she was born in Ludwigsmoos; Germany; on July 29; 1927. Martha had resided in Augsburg; Germany; until moving to Fairhope on April 1; 1956. She had worked as a seamstress and enjoyed the outdoors; especially gardening and walking with her devoted canine companion; Madison. Her greatest joy was being a devoted mother and grandmother. Martha was very proud of receiving her naturalization papers on June 20; 1980. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; Marilyn and Dean Mori; of Rostraver Township; and Kimberly and William Orova; of Philadelphia; two sons and daughters-in- law; James C. and Lynette Miller; of Leawood; Kan.; and William E. and Eileen Miller; of Jefferson Hills; one brother; Alfons Isele; of Germany; and five grandchildren; Cameron Simon; Sean Miller; Brian Miller; Meghan Miller and Margo Miller. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; William E. Miller; on July 4; 1976; one grandson; Michael Miller; two brothers; Pius and Josef Isele; and one sister; Wally Lassel. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE.; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday; May 25; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Herb Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial donations to Herb Richardson Ministries through the funeral home.

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