Ruth L. Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Lovina Miller, age 93, long time resident of Perry Heights. went to be with the Lord on 4-26-16. She was born in Canton, Ohio on 11-11-22 to William J. and Mary Ann Allan. She graduated from Louisville High School and was married to Joseph D. Miller on 10-19-41 at the First Mennonite Church in Canton. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph D. Miller and siblings: Euphemia Miller, Elizabeth Wood, William Allan, Paul Allan and James Allan. Survived by her sister Lois Hamilton and her children James Miller, Kathleen Casey and Kenneth Miller. Grandchildren: Todd, Patrick, Joe and Kate Miller; Michelle Rose, Angela Thompson, Brenda Boomhower and Luke Miller. Her great grandchildren Jody and Reid Miller; Zoe, Bija and Josephine Miller; Ruby and Otis Terrell; Patrick, James, Sara and Alex Thompson; Tyler, Brittany and Thomas Rose. She graduated from Kent State in 1964 with a Bachelor's in Education with her son Jim. It was a double proud day for her. She completed her Master's at Akron University in Middle School Curriculum. She retired from Perry Local Schools in 1985, where she spent most of her teaching career. She has been an active, contributing member of Trinity United Methodist Church since its inception in 1947. She loved to travel and visited many countries in Europe and many locations in the US and Canada. She especially loved to travel to new locations to visit her grandchildren. She also loved music (especially the organ) and a was a lifelong supporter of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. After her retirement in 1985 she remained very active.She attended a weekly water aerobics class until she was in her 90's. She was an Omsbudsman, who advocated for residents in nursing facilities. She was an active member of the College Club of Canton and many book clubs. Ruth could be described in many ways: adventurer,world traveler, a fair landlord, a knitter and seamstress, teacher of many and the matriarch of our family. She created and sewed the wedding dresses for many family members.She was a strong advocate of the importance of family and was always there to provide support. She was active in the Perry Historical Society and was a supporter of the efforts to restore the one room school house next to the Genoa Elementary School. There will be a Celebration of her Life on Sat. 4-30-16 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 3757 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, OH 44646 at 3 PM. The services will be from 3-4 PM with a reception immediately following the services at the church, 4- 6 PM. In Lieu of flowers please send a donation in her name to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3757 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, Ohio, 44646 or the Perry History Club Inc, PO Box # 80575, Canton,OH, 44708-0575 to restore the one room school house next to the Genoa Elementary School.

Ruth L. Miller

November 11, 1922 - April 26, 2016