Ethel V. Miller

Ethel V. “Aunt Ethel” Miller, 97, of Van Wert, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born July 29, 1913, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Vera (Parks) Tindall. She married Corwin R. Miller, who preceded her in death on January 24, 1981.

Mrs. Miller was a salesperson at the former John Earl Department Store in Van Wert. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert and a past member of the Ladies Aid group of the church.

Survivors include a son, James Robert (Beverly) Miller of Lancaster, Calif.; two grandchildren, Michelle (James) Young and Sandy Sanberg; six great-grandchildren, Bobbie Buetow, Brian Joscak, Kristy Sanberg, Karrie Felton and Kevin and Amy Young; three great-great-grandchildren, Coltin Kiesz, Alex Young and Lily Young; nieces and nephews, Sherrill Emerick and Larry Bryan; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Of great assistance and pleasure in her later years were Sherrill Emerick and her family and Londa (Jerry) Kraft and her children, Makenzie and Shiann. Two neighbors, Stan and Sherry Lippi, have been especially helpful throughout the years.

A daughter, Norma Jean Miller; one brother, Donald E. Tindall; two sisters, Edyth M. Holtsberry and Sara Louise Bryan; and four nieces and nephews, Brent Bryan, Sara Creed, Rodger Holtsberry and Edwin J. Holtsberry, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.alspachgearhart.com.