Robert Miller Obituary

Robert L. "Bob" Miller

NEWARK: Robert L. "Bob" Miller, age 81, of Newark, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born August 25, 1932 in Glouster, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Lillian (Swindel) Miller.

Bob was a firefighter with the Newark Fire Department, I.A.F.F. Local 109, serving the community for over 25 years. He was an avid bowler, loved fishing, boating and playing horseshoes. He enjoyed meeting quarterly with other Newark firefighter retirees at Pizza Cottage on Mt Vernon Road and at Wendy s located on the square, three times a week. Bob was a member of International Association of Fire-Fighters, Newark Fraternal Order of Eagles - Aerie 9851, United Ancient Order of Druids and Sons of AMVETS.

He is survived by two daughters, Shelly A. (Joe) Pittenger of Orient, OH and Vicky McKitrick of Newark; a son, Timothy Miller of Newark; a brother, William Bill (Mary) Miller of Newark; grandchildren, Andrew Pittenger, Allison Pittenger, Darrell McKitrick III, Julie McKitrick, Timothy Samuel Miller and Andrea Rose Miller; a great grandson, Colton Miller; and special friends, Pat and Jim Dishon, Tom and Carol Eppley, Don Happy Jack Roderick and Carolyn Walters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Newark Fire Department, I.A.F.F. Local 109, Post Office Box 1189, Newark, Ohio 43055.

A memorial service followed by a potluck, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the AMVETS Post #51, 9293 Township Road 79, Thornville, Ohio

The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral and Cremation Service, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view and memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Miller family.

Published by Advocate on Mar. 16, 2014.
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Shelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, With love, Steve and Terri Simpson

March 18, 2014

Bob and I were buddies for many many years. We bowled, had a few beers, and shared a lot of laughs as the years went by. Spoke with him in December at AmVets before we went west for the winter. He will be missed.

Bob Conley

March 17, 2014

I saw him every day at McDonald's and I will miss giving him his coffee. One of my favorites.

Faith Davidson

March 17, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss, Bob was always so nice to me when I would come to the station and visit my Father. He will be missed.

Jessica Curry Oiler

March 17, 2014

Shelley, this candle will forever burn for all of our fun times and trips that your dad took us on when we were kids. I will never forget.....

Jana Wilfong

March 16, 2014

Shelly and family, sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, he was a great guy and will be missed by all that knew him.

TROY MALLOW

March 14, 2014

I am truly sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remembered him skating years ago at the rink on E Main Street,and knew him at Eagles through Carolyn. He was a very nice man, always smiling or laughing. God bless all of you.

Mary Jane Spung

March 13, 2014

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