Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  David Savastone

  Michelle, Joel and Family! I am so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy when someone is taken from us at such an early age. I hope that your faith in God will sustain you and comfort you in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at your time of grief.. God Bless! Dave Savastone (OME-RESA)

• 09/03/2024

  United Construction Company

  To the Milliken Family, We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Mike Twyman & Trisha Conrad United Construction Company Cardinal Power Plant

• 09/03/2024

  Nancy Pearch

  I am so sorry for your loss. Our church, Calvary United Methodist in Sherrodsville, has been praying for Branden and your family these many months. We will continue to thank God for his life and pray for comfort and strength for your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Octavia Lover

  Dear Milliken Family, I did not personally know Brendan but I went to Steubenville High School and was a year ahead of him. I am so sorry to hear of his death. I found out through my church(Starkdale) e-mail, and I felt the need to reply. I am a Deacon there and I want you to know that we are praying for you. No parent should ever have to endure this pain. Please know that although I did not know your son I have him in my prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss and if you ever need to talk or to pray with someone I am here, just e-mail me. Sincerly with prayers and love, Octavia Lover

• 09/03/2024

  Cathleen Daniher

  Michelle, Kelli and Joel, I was so sad to hear this news today and have sent you love in prayer all day long. What a marvelous family you were with Brendan through this ordeal. I watched you Michelle these past 18 months and listened to the love and compassion you and your family shared. How lucky you were to have this loving time together. Every task you faced though often exhausted emotionally seemed full of grace. Blessings to all of you.

• 09/03/2024

  Rena Prosperi Koontz

  Joel, Michelle, and Kelli, I am so sorry for the loss of Brendan. I feel priviledged that you had chosen me to be a small part of his life. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent together. He loved to play outside, play games and sneak snacks from the kitchen 🙂 I am praying for you all. My heart aches for the pain you must be feeling and I hope that God can bring you peace and comfort in your time of need.

• 09/03/2024

  Nancy Heaton

  Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when I worked for Margie he would come in for his haircut.,he was such a nice young man.Just ask God to get you through and lean on your friends.Please let me know if you need anything. You and your family are in my prayers.Love&GodBless,Nancy Heaton

• 09/03/2024

  The Daube Family

  We were so very sad to learn of Brendan's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Art, Cheri, Matthew and Scott Daube

• 09/03/2024

  Margie Ferguson

  Michelle,im so sad for you and youre family...please try to lean on your faith and friends...i am here if you want to just get away from it all..im here! please dont hesitate to call. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

• 09/03/2024

  tom/rosemary sawyer & family

  no words can really help but our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

• 09/03/2024

  Pastor Carol Smith

  My deepest sympathy to all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace. Pastor Carol and Richmond UMC

• 09/03/2024

  Ann Cherry

  Michelle, I was extremely saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  MaryEllen

  What a handsome young man. I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know you but I am saddened when someone so young passes away. He is out of pain now and you have the hope of seeing him again one day. Please know I will be praying for you all. MaryEllen

• 09/03/2024

  Rosalind Parker

  We are so deeply sorry for your lost. Anthony wanted to come to the funeral home but with school it is really hard. If there is anything we can do or that you need don't hesitate to call. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rosalind Parker and Anthony Gossett

• 09/03/2024

  Janice (Ousley) Christmas

  Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had gotten to know him. There are no words that anyone can say to relieve the pain I am sure you are going through. I think of you and your family often and will keep you in my thoughts.

• 09/03/2024

  Jennifer King Ziklo

  I never got the opportunity to meet your son but his story touched me deeply. My cousin Christian told me of his courageous battle. He was often in my prayers. I will now pray for you and your family during this difficult time.

• 09/03/2024

  Mark Sullivan Jr.

  I was one of Brendan's former classmates and friends earlier on in life while we were still in Elementary school. I had the pleasure of riding the bus with him and listening to a couple stories that he had to tell. I am very blessed to have been able to talk to him again to briefly catch up with him months ago, when he had first alerted me to him having cancer. He was always so strong and I'm so very sorry to hear about his passing. He had a beautiful and loving soul and he'll always have a special little place in my heart. If I could afford, I'd be up there Wednesday to say goodbye. Thank you for doing such an amazing job raising Brendan.

• 09/03/2024

  John & Shirley Lumpcik

  Michelle, we were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. John and Shirley Lumpcik

• 09/03/2024

  Bertha Sable

  Michele and family so sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Sissy Antolak

  Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Belmont Career Center

• 09/03/2024

  Chris Stazenski Belmont Career Center

  Michele and family so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayer.

• 09/03/2024

  Vickie "Shultz" Chambers

  Dear Milliken family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know that your family is in my prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  lisa gardner &family

  we are so sorry to hear of you loss. i remember when he and justin played soccer together. you are in our prayers. Lisa gardner

• 09/03/2024

  Diana Kay Bliss Moore

  June,Frank and Milliken family I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that you have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Diana Kay Bliss Moore Ocala, FL (formerly of Bowerston, Ohio)

• 09/03/2024

  Lisa (Hobart) Mirra

  Michelle, I just want to say that I am so sorry for your loss and I send you my sympathy.

• 09/03/2024

  Marianne (Thompson) Tanner

  Joel and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the knowledge that Brendan's battle is over, the precious memories of the time you shared, and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort now and in the days ahead. Please know that you're in my thought and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Mike Lemasters

  Joel, I am so sorry for your loss of your son. Remember the times you had together, and cherish them. I will be thinking and praying about you.

• 09/03/2024

  Mary Reeves

  Kelli, so sorry to hear about your brother, he was a great, great person. Hope you and your family are doing ok...you have my deepest sympathy. (bun-bun)

• 09/03/2024

  Sherry Williams

  Michelle and family, I can not imagine what you all are going through at this time, know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sherry and Byron Williams

• 09/03/2024

  Steve Walker

  deepest sympathy to the entire family.

• 09/03/2024

  Debbie Klan

  Joel, My heart goes out to you and your family, I just found out today a work, as we don't get the paper all the time. I can't begin to imagine your grief, I'm glad you got to talk to Vicki, since she's been through this herself, I hope that was of some help. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family...Please take care, My deepest sympathy, Debbie klan

• 09/03/2024

  Jim Bennett

  Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Shawn Chambers

  Joel We send our sympathies to you and your family,all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Shawn Chambers family.

• 09/03/2024

  Vickie

  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Vickie, Tori, & Kierstyn

• 09/03/2024

  The Zapolnik Family

  Michelle, Joel, and Kelli We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Brendan is home now and his suffering is over. May his memories give you peace at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know you have our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Derrell, Carol, Casey & Keith

• 09/03/2024

  The Lucas Family

  Michelle, Joel and Kelli, Words can never convey the feelings in our hearts as we try to express our sorrow. Brendan was such a great kid. How we enjoyed watching him grow up on the soccer field and baseball field. I can hear you yelling for B-man in my head. We were truly blessed having had him and you touch our lives. Memories of soccer, travel tournaments and rivals will always be in our hearts. Our prayers are with you always. Bill, Jude, Erin and Jake Lucas

• 09/03/2024

  Anne Nimmo

  Dear Michelle, I periodically go through the Herald Star on the computer and was absolutely shocked to see Brendan's notice. I think of you often and wonder what you are doing. We cannot imagine the pain you are going through but please know that our prayers are with you and the rest of Brendan's family. Your faith and good memories will get you through this. Sincerely, Anne and Jim Nimmo

• 09/03/2024

  Lisa Goodrich

  Joel & Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Too young, too soon... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa

• 09/03/2024

  Sam Suhodolski

  You and your family are in our prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Jodi Webb

  Michelle, So sorry to learn of your loss. I am thinking of you and your family. Jodi Ernest Webb

• 09/03/2024

  Sally Rogers Warner & Family

  So sorry for your loss Michelle. Heartfelt sympathy is with you. Many prayers, Don & Sally Warner

• 09/03/2024

  Bob Costlow

  I am so sad to hear of your loss. My son, Zane, played soccer with Brendan at Big Red & indoor. Brendan was always such a joy and it was my pleasure to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

• 09/03/2024

  Angela Kessler

  Dear Milliken Family, I can't express the sadness i feel for your loss. Brendan was an amazing boy. Our family truly loved him and he is missed by all. You are in our prayers. Love, Angela, Cassie, Paige and Ashely

• 09/03/2024

  Sally Calhoun Williams

  Michelle and Family, My heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time. Thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to you! Sally

• 09/03/2024

  Peggy & Ron Baker

  Dear Joel & Michelle, Words cannot express our sorrow for the loss of Brendan, your beautiful young son. We only hope that somehow you can be reassured that his memory will live on. You have forever impacted our lives with all of the courage and unrelentless love & devotion you and your son displayed in fighting to beat this. Heaven is illuminating now with a new angel! God bless you, The Bakers Peggy, Ron, Alex ,Chris and Elaina

• 09/03/2024

  Lisa Mottillo

  Joel and Michelle, So sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Lee Ann's sister, Lisa

• 09/03/2024

  Donna Watson

  Dear Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Brenden. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Sheryll Celuch

  So sorry Michelle for the loss of your son. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Peace and Prayers Sheryll Lumpcik Celuch