Betty Jean Miller

Betty Jean Miller, 84, of Dover died peacefully Sunday evening, October 31, 2010 in the Cleveland Clinic lovingly surrounded by her family.

Betty Jean worked with her husband as bookkeeper in the operation of Russell Miller Trucking Company in Dover that they proudly founded in the 1950's.

Betty was born June 21, 1926 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the daughter of the late George F. and Marie (Wilden) Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell who died July 2, 1990 following 47 years of marriage and two children, Virginia "Ginny" Fruchey and an infant son, Russell, two brothers, Frank and George Robinson.

During her life, she had many interests and hobbies. She enjoyed working with her daughter, Marie in creating quillows and attending many craft shows. She also had a collection of angels. Her family and friends will remember her as an excellent cook especially her hamloaf recipe. She always made extra and loved to share her dishes with others. She and her husband, Russell loved to take trips in their 1948 Greyhound converted motor home and would often load family and friends to various locations including trips to Disney World. Over the years, she enjoyed country music and took four trips to Branson to enjoy the country sound. Her greatest joy of all was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty will be sadly missed by her family including her daughter and son in law, Marie and Guy Zeigler of Dover; five grandchildren, Jeff (wife, Becky) Zeigler, Jim (wife, Julie) Zeigler, and Jill (husband, Josh) Brandt all of Dover, Joy (husband, Scott) Sharp of Stoutsville, OH, and Kevin (wife, Lauri) Fruchey of Strasburg; her eleven great grandchildren, Jessi, Cale, Jenna, Jordan, Clay, and Hunter Zeigler, Katerina and Kaylee Sharp, and Cameron, Madisyn, and Jackson Brandt along with her many nieces, nephews, and a host of special friends.

Betty' s life will be celebrated Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover with Pastor Duane Houser officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Russell in the East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia. A reception will follow in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Betty may sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Paul's Ruslin Hills Church, 5839 Ruslin Hills Rd., Dover, Ohio 44622

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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