Obituaries

Kathleen L. Miller, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away March 26, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West. Kathleen was born on August 10, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late T. Chester & Dorothy Clark Eckard. Kathy graduated from Wintersville High School and the Ohio Valley School of Nursing where she received her R.N. She worked for many years as a Registered nurse and retired from the Jefferson County Health Department in the Women, Infant and Children program before electing to retire as a Nurse Emeritusand and continuing to volunteer her services to those in need.

Kathleen was a devout and unapologetic Christian sharing about God's love whenever she could. Kathleen had a big heart and she loved all no matter who or what they were or identified as. She was a member of the Crossroads North River Church in Toronto, Ohio where she volunteered to run the audio/visual equipment for church services and on church board. After the death of her own husband William, she set up a Widower’s group for others to come and share their grief with those who understood.

She was a creative person that enjoyed reading a variety of book and passed her love for reading onto her children and grandchildren. Kathy loved music especially the old gospel hymns and the Gaither Homecoming singers. Kathy many things including a pilot, seamstress, writer, photographer and painter.

Kathleen spent several years volunteering with the Steubenville Players where she acted, did costume design, and publicity for years. She often talked about how much she loved playing Agnes Gooch in the musical Mame. Kathy also volunteered for many years with the Steubenville Art association handling their publicity and advertising.

Kathleen married William John Miller and celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death. Kathleen and William adored each other and they were that once in a lifetime love to each other. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She made crocheted blankets for each of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She made leather booties for each of her grandchildren until Tandy quit making the kit.

She is survived by her children William D. Miller and Kathleen M. Burch; brother James Eckard; grandchildren Kristina V. Creel, Kevin D. (Meagan) Burch, Matthew J. (Corey) Burch, Joshua Powers & Sarah K. (Tryistan) Burch and great-grandchildren Teagan, Bryleigh, Sophia, William & Melody.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Judie D. Powers; grandson Johnthon P. Burch; granddaughter Samantha Creel and sister-in-law Mary Eckard, nephew Justin Able (Shannon), and Jamie Able (Shannon), Sister in law Patricia Lyons, mother in law Sally Forcone and father in law Guy Forcone.

There will be a celebration of Life at Crossroads North River Church, April 15th, 2025 at 5:30 followed by a dinner provided by the church. All who wish to celebrate are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Crossroads North River Church, 207 N. River Avenue, Toronto, Ohio 43964 or the Ekklesia Christian Church, 2469 E. Highway 501, Conway, SC 29526