Martha J. Miller's Obituary
Martha J. Miller, 80, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance, Ohio.
Born on November 17, 1934 in Geneva, Ohio to Ralph and Bertha (Wilson) Arkenburg, she lived in Alliance for most of her life.
A 1953 graduate of Salem High School, she was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles # 2174.
Martha enjoyed playing cards, gardening and her pets.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie (Kenneth) Hoehn of New Concord, KY, Kathy Lyell of Alliance, OH, Karen (Frank) Long of Apache Junction, AZ; two sons, Steven (Phyllis) Jackson of West Columbia, SC, Earl Long of Alliance, OH; four step-children, Peggy Jackson of West Columbia, SC, Barb (Lee) Warren of West Columbia, SC, Lynette Patterson of Sebring, OH, Shawn Miller of Conyers, GA; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Fred) Price of Leetonia, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Ralph J. Miller, who died on Feb 6, 2007; son, Larry Long; father, Ralph Arkenburg; mother, Bertha Arkenburg.
A Private Service will be held. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Stark County Humane Society, www.starkhumane.org, 5100 Peach St. NE, Louisville, OH 44641.
Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at www.sharerfuneralhome.com.
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