Robert Earl Miller, 87, of Brighton Township, passed away on August 20th, 2025.
She was born in Garrett, Pennsylvania on June 10th, 1938, a son of the late Jay and Velma Werner Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jean Miller, two sisters, Gloria Ringler and Marilyn Weigle, one brother, Ronald Miller, and a sister-in-law, Joan Lenhart. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild, two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Joseph Evangelista of Davie Florida and Susan and Mark Sullivan of Brighton Township, one son and daughter-in-law, David and Tami Miller of Grand Blanc, Michigan, five grandchildren, Jillian Elliott and her husband Richard Elliott of Jupiter, Florida, Patrick Sullivan and his fiancé, Haleigh Grabski of Ohioville, Lauren Sullivan and her fiancé Ryan Monk of Ohioville, Lindsay Sullivan of Brighton Township, and Amanda Miller of Grand Blanc, Michigan, the newest addition to Robert’s loving family, his great-granddaughter, Ivy Jean Monk, born just 2 months ago in June. He is also survived by his brother, Gerald and his wife, Sandra Miller, his brother, Joseph and his wife, Lois Miller, his brother-in-law Roger and his wife, Betty Haer, his brother-in-law Walter Lenhart, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert worked for J&L Steel and later LTV Steel in Aliquippa for over 40 years. He was also a very active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Beaver, serving as Head Usher for more than 20 years. He was a dedicated husband, and a devoted father and grandfather. After retirement in 2000, his life revolved around his love and support for his family, his passion for gardening, and his love for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time in the woods or on a lake teaching and sharing his outdoor experience with his son and grandson. He will be remembered by everyone who knows him for his vegetable garden and flower gardens. He loved to share the produce from his gardens with family, friends, and neighbors and in the summer months, he always made time to fit in a weekly round of golf. He was a friend to everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by all the people whose lives he touched.
Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Funeral Service for Robert will be held on Wednesday, August 27th, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1098 Third Street, Beaver at 11 A.M. officiated by Reverend Margarethe Galbraith-Cordes followed by private interment in the Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.