Donna Miller
Donna Norene (Milner) Miller passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 7, 2026. She was born October 23, 1942, in Ironspot, Ohio, to the late Carl and Ellen Milner. Donna graduated from Roseville High School in 1960. On December 9, 1961, she married the love of her life, David Miller, and together they recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Donna is survived by her loving husband, David “Dave” Miller; her three children, Brian (Susan) Miller, Shelly (Dave) Gonda, and Jamey (Larry) Brassfield; and her beloved grandchildren, Britni (Craig) Mock, Kayla (Matt) Brannon, Dakota (Victoria) Brassfield, Andrea (Zach) Miller, Caleb (Mary) Brassfield, Cale (Monica) Miller, Conor (Cassidy) Gonda, and Andrew (Riley) Gonda. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Mason and Monroe Mock, Nora Brannon, and Benjamin and Avery Miller. She is also survived by her beloved pets, Pandy and Cheetah, who brought her great comfort and companionship. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brothers, Sonny and Danny Milner. Donna was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for her family. She loved working puzzles and was well known for her baking and cooking, especially her Texas sheet cake, homemade pies, and potato salad that family and friends always looked forward to. Donna was very active in St. John Lutheran Church in Stovertown, Ohio, where she was a member of WELCA. She also enjoyed being part of the Red Hat Society, spending time with friends, attending outings, and keeping in touch with her classmates over the years. Donna will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and the love she shared with her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 6575 Center Road, Philo, Ohio 43771.Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Wed. March 11, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in Stovertown with funeral service to follow at 12:00 Noon. Pastor Al Laese officiating. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
