Joseph E. Milliren

Joseph E. “Joe” Milliren, 66, of Irwin, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born June 27, 1959 in El Paso, TX, the son of Rosa M. (Ochoa) Milliren of North Huntingdon and the late George E. Milliren. Joe was an accomplished actor, director and puppeteer and was the recipient of the Gene Kelly Award given annually through the Civic Light Opera. He assisted local schools with production and directing of many school plays and was the choir director at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. He was a former Boy Scout. In addition to his mother he is survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 19, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin. Parting prayers will be held Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:30, in Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, or St. Emma’s Monastery, Greensburg.