Robert E. Miller 1935-2026

He was born March 26, 1935, in Wheeling, W.Va., the son of Leo F. and Catherine Kudlak Miller.

Murph was a graduate of Wheeling High School and attended West Liberty State College.

He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He retired in 1990, after working 30 years as a tow motor operator at Packard Electric. He and his wife were the owners of Starlite Ceramic Molds in Niles.

He was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

He enjoyed fishing, golfing on several leagues and playing cards at the Niles Senior SCOPE Center Wednesday Card Club. He was coach of the Niles Mustangs Youth Football team and also coached youth baseball in Niles.

He is survived by two sons, Murphy (Lora) Miller of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Alan (Nancy) Miller of Canfield; daughter, Aimee (Albert) Cantola of Howland; six grandchildren, Thomas (Maura) Cantola, Larissa (Cameron) Betts, Rae (Sage) Keiser, Murphy (Braley) Miller, Sarah Miller and Connor Miller; six great-grandchildren, Thomas, Lincoln, Kaiden, Brooks, Liam and Sophie; sister, Mary Ann Snyder of Delaware; and companion dog, Stella.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne E. McCabe Miller, whom he married on Oct. 19, 1957, and who passed away on Oct. 27, 2019; son, Timothy Miller; brother, Leo Miller; and sister, Rosella Schneid.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and from 1:30 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev. Leo Wehrlin will be the celebrant.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna, OH 44473.

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