MOHAWK – Ruth R. Miller, 81, of North Street, Mohawk, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, with her devoted family at her side.
She was born on May 11, 1942, in Herkimer, New York, a daughter of the late Fred and Millie (Stanley) Mix. She was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1960. She was married to Ron Miller, Sr., on June 8, 1963 and he preceded her in death. Through the years, Ruth enjoyed gardening, bowling, camping, and Yahtzee. She was active in so many family functions and events and was an avid Wheel of Fortune watcher! She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her partner, Gary Snyder; her children, Sue Hale and her husband, Ralph, Ron Miller, Jr. and his wife, Karen and Rick Miller and his wife, Amy; her grandchildren, Rebecca, Dan, Nicky, Kaylee, Kenzie and Jake; her sister, Betty Johnson; her brother, Ed Briggs; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ron Miller, Sr.; her parents, Fred and Millie; and her sister, Marjorie Briggs.
The family will be present for calling hours at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the Funeral Prayer Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude the evening. The spring burial will be in Oriskany Cemetery.
Flowers are very welcome to honor Ruth’s memory as she loved them. Additionally, please consider the option to donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York 10163-4777.
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Ruth’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.