Michael D. Miller
Michael “Mike” D. Miller, 61 of Avella, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully, in his home surrounded by family, June 30, 2021.
He was born September 22, 1959, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Donald Dean and Patricia Diane Miller.
He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Folkens Miller for 38 years; loving father to Samantha (Tim) Angert of Washington and Taylor (Austin) Dillon of Muskogee, Okla.; cherished grandfather to Stella Angert, Brylin and Lane Dillon and a grandson due in December; loving brother to Penny (Joe) Martinsky of Charlotte, N.C. and Brock (Allison) Miller of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; dear nephew of Michael (Shirley) College of Kentucky; cherished uncle to Jessica (Ray) Moore, Erica (Preston) Stull, Megan Keener and Brodie and Blandyn Miller; and great-uncle to several great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Deanna Folkens of Washington; sisters-in-law, Marcy (Jeff) Frame of Washington and Becke Keener of Jewett, Ohio; and numerous cousins and extended family members.
Mike graduated from Trinity High School in 1977 and attended the Washington Institute of Technology School. He was last employed as operations supervisor of GreeneTech Manufacturing of Washington.
Mike was a member of Glenn Street Free Methodist Church.
He had been involved in Twist Girls Softball for over 25 years where he was a coach, manager, league president and council vice president. He carried the teams through four championships and made a difference in many lives. Mike’s motto was: “Passion, Persistence and Pride” which he carried to the end. His grandchildren were his life and he cherished the time he spent with them. Mike will be dearly missed by many.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in Pittsburgh and Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, July 8, with Reverend Robert Neal officiating, in the funeral home. Please view and sign the family’s guest book at pittsburghcremation.com.