Joseph Oakley “Joe” Miller, 72, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at Trinity West. He was born July 23, 1940 in Bloomingdale, Ohio, the son of the late Harry O. and Margaret M. Sponhaltz Miller. Joe was preceded in death by a daughter Rose Temple and a sister Virginia June Dayton.Joe retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co. after 32 years of service in the Fire & Safety Dept. He was a member of Bloomingdale U. M. Church; honorary 4H Advisor; assistant Boy Scout leader; former Bloomingdale Fire Chief & Police Chief; listed in the 1974 edition of Who’s Who in Ohio; Wayne Twp. Senior Citizens and operated Miller’s Auctioneer Service.He is survived by his wife Viola Ann “Vi” Thomas Miller; sons Joseph W. (Carrie) Miller of Bloomingdale, OH and Kent C. (Melissa) Miller of Columbus, OH; daughter Penny Lynn (Rodney) Schlickeisen of Temple, TX; five grandchildren Jesse and Jacob MacGregor, Joe M., Amber D. and Seth C. Miller; four great grandchildren; four brothers Arthur, John (Marge), George (Mary) and Orty (Jean) Miller and a sister Mary Carman.Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Thursday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Charles Mehl and Rev. Deborah Kellar officiating. Burial at Bloomingdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bloomingdale U. M. Church or Disabled American Veterans.
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09/03/2024
Jeff Copeland
Dear Vi and Family, I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing a few days ago. The old neighborhood has been hit very hard with so many deaths in the past few weeks. My thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Sincerely, Jeff Copeland
09/03/2024
Terry Sickle
I'm Allen's Uncle, Mel's husband. I had the opportunity to meet Joe last summer at a Father's Day picnic. He had a unique humor and kept me laughing. He said he didn't like green beans the way I cooked them but after a couple of servings they were OK... I know his family loved him dearly and will miss him greatly. He will live on in the hearts of those he touched. May his after life be full of Blessings.
09/03/2024
Laureen (Lipps) Tonner
Dear Vi and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts have been with you since Rosie's passing and continue to be with you now. For all these years Joe has been an outstanding person in Bloomingdale and I'm surprised he didn't use the name Joe "Bloomingdale" Miller. When I think of Bloomingdale I think of you two, always in the forefront of town activities and celebrations. His life of contributions to everyone in Bloomingdale will be missed and not forgotten.
09/03/2024
Delbert Dalton
Vi and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great man and a dear friend. I would always try to see you and him when I was back in town. I still remember all those hours you and him let us boys hang out at the store playing pool and pinball back in the late 60's early 70's. He will surely be missed.. The Town of Bloomingdale has definitely lost one of its great citizens. Delbert Dalton
09/03/2024
Jeannie (Zook) West
Vi and family, My deepest sympathy is with you. May God give you the strength you need in your sorrow.
09/03/2024
Robert and Beverly Zilich
Joe and Joey,It sounds like your father-grandfather served humanity and the Lord well. May it comfort your souls to know his will rest in peace with the Lord for eternity. Amen
09/03/2024
Debbie (Lipps) White
Vi and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a good man and enriched so many lives with his presence. He will be missed by all that knew him. May you all be comforted in your time of sorrow. Love, Debbie White
09/03/2024
Russ & Joann Campbell
Vi, Russ & I send our sincere condolences to you & your family for the passing of Joe. May God and loving memories help to bring comfort and healing to your hearts.
09/03/2024
DIANA MCCARTHY
Dear Mrs. Miller and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Mr Miller's passing. One is never ready for the end. May there be some comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and he is with your daughter watching over you all. May God Bless you and give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. Sincerely, Diana McCarthy
09/03/2024
Carol Dunlap Gibbons
Dear Vi and family: You have my deepest sympathies and my gratitude for looking after my mother (Ethel). I know that there is not one word anyone can say to make you feel better right now. So I will not try. Be brave and keep0 moving ahead
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