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RICHARD MILLER

Richard C. Miller, 68, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at home after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Charles R. and Madeline Kury Miller.

Rich was a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School and Wheeling Central Catholic High School. He received a bachelors degree in business administration from West Liberty University and attended masters degree classes at West Virginia University.

He served with the Air National Guard and the U.S. Army reserves. He was an active participant in community organizations, including the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross in Wheeling and the Wheeling Rotary. He was also the past president and a member of the Lewis Wetzel Rifle and Pistol Club, the Wheeling Elks Lodge 28, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1891, Sons of Italy in Bellaire, OH, the West Virginia Snakes Club in Wheeling, and the NRA.

Rich worked for the Sears and Roebuck Company, Lowe’s, Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, Edward Jones in Wheeling, and lastly LPL Financial in Wheeling.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Mager Miller of St. Clairsville; one son, Joshua (Angel) Bock of Colerain, OH; one daughter, Jessica (Jim) George of St. Clairsville; five grandchildren, Mickenzie Moore, Alexis Bock, Lukas Bock, Liam George, and Ella George; and two dogs, Dax and Reggie.

The family would like to especially thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice for all their care and assistance.

Friends will be received Friday, June 22, 2018, from 3-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St., Wheeling. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Msgr. Paul Hudock as celebrant. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 115, St. Clairsville, OH, 43950 or to Development UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15232 or through www.tmcfunding.com.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.