Susan Miller obituary: Susan Miller's Obituary, Rochester
In Memory Of
Susan K. Miller
1958 - 2018
In Memory Of
Susan K. Miller
1958 - 2018
Rochester: Never one to be fashionably late, Sue passed away too soon on Tuesday, June 12th 2018 at age 60. Predeceased by her parents Lester G. Miller & Mary R. (McCollom). Survived by brothers, Richard M. (Kathleen), Robert G. (Beth), James D. & David J. (Amy) Miller; nephews & nieces, Joel (Stephanie), Jon, Erik, Daniel, Bridget, Sophia; great niece & nephews, Jayden, Allie, Carson & Brandon.
Susan was a 1976 graduate of Kendall Central School, after moving with her family from Irondequoit, N.Y. in 1966 to Hamlin, N.Y.
At Kendall, she developed a love for reading that would be her constant companion and muse throughout her life. Here too, she developed a love for theater that influenced her choices in advanced education.
She went to SUNY Brockport, where she was involved in many theater productions, usually (by her own choice) behind the scenes. However, in order to graduate with a degree in Theater Arts, she needed to actually perform in a production! In “Private Jokinen’s Marriage Leave,” she performed her only on-stage appearance, in which she did several push-ups! She would readily admit, it was probably the last time that would happen! The friends she made while at Brockport, would last a lifetime!
Sue followed her love for books and reading into many good careers in publishing, including marketing and sales of text books and manuscripts for Prentice Hall and others.
The day after Christmas, 2004, had a profound impact on her life. Deeply saddened by the pictures of tsunami victims, she quit her job, sold all her worldly possessions, and went on a relief mission to Sri Lanka. She stayed approximately one year, developing a deep love for the people and the country.
Sue would return to visit the friends she made, but could only make the journey once more. Nonetheless, she still liked to consider herself an “International Woman of Mystery!”
She returned home, and cared for her mother Mary, who descended into the depths of dementia brought on by Alzheimer’s disease. Sue’s constant devotion and care for her mother, at all times sacrificing her own interests, was remarkable in its selfless nature. Mom still thinks Sue is in some way responsible for the passing of Walter Cronkite, primarily because Sue told her so.
Along the way, Sue earned her Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness from WSU. Proudly proclaiming herself a Master of Disaster!
With the passing of her mother in 2013, Sue returned to work at Boydell & Brewer, an academic press based in England, with an office on Mount Hope Avenue, in Rochester.
In August of 2016, Susan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She liked to share her dry wit with her doctors and nurses, and engaged her illness like she engaged so many things in her life, head-on.
She had a term with her doctors for the cancer markers in her blood tests. She would always ask them about her “cancer juju.”
Despite a successful surgery early in 2017, her cancer returned this year. Wanting to enjoy her life to best of her capability, she halted chemotherapy, and embraced what time she had remaining.
The Family would like to thank the remarkable staff of doctors and nurses at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Sue’s Oncologist, Richard F. Dunne, M.D., her surgeon, Eva Galka, M.D., and all the staff who made every effort to give Sue more time with us, and a more peaceful transition when that became no longer possible.
Michelle Carron, and Leah Hilton, there are no words to properly thank you for all your long term selfless dedication to Sue! Going with her to doctor appointments, chemo, shopping, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, and laundry, truly incredible devotion!
Known to be generally agnostic (but willing to understand anyone’s religion), on her final weekend with us Michelle noticed a small plastic statue of Jesus on her dashboard. Asking Sue about it, she merely said, “Just covering my bases.” That was Sue.
To the too many friends to list here. Thank you all!
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 3-5 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.
Afterwards, a celebration of Sue’s life will take place at her brother’s home in Holley, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sue's name to the:
Alzheimer's Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=Donation_Form_Launch_Page&s_affid=123
Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Ave # 704
Rochester, New York 14642
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving2/giving2.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=783&cid=1613&appealcode=10V17
To make an online donation, copy and paste link in web browser.
Susan was a 1976 graduate of Kendall Central School, after moving with her family from Irondequoit, N.Y. in 1966 to Hamlin, N.Y.
At Kendall, she developed a love for reading that would be her constant companion and muse throughout her life. Here too, she developed a love for theater that influenced her choices in advanced education.
She went to SUNY Brockport, where she was involved in many theater productions, usually (by her own choice) behind the scenes. However, in order to graduate with a degree in Theater Arts, she needed to actually perform in a production! In “Private Jokinen’s Marriage Leave,” she performed her only on-stage appearance, in which she did several push-ups! She would readily admit, it was probably the last time that would happen! The friends she made while at Brockport, would last a lifetime!
Sue followed her love for books and reading into many good careers in publishing, including marketing and sales of text books and manuscripts for Prentice Hall and others.
The day after Christmas, 2004, had a profound impact on her life. Deeply saddened by the pictures of tsunami victims, she quit her job, sold all her worldly possessions, and went on a relief mission to Sri Lanka. She stayed approximately one year, developing a deep love for the people and the country.
Sue would return to visit the friends she made, but could only make the journey once more. Nonetheless, she still liked to consider herself an “International Woman of Mystery!”
She returned home, and cared for her mother Mary, who descended into the depths of dementia brought on by Alzheimer’s disease. Sue’s constant devotion and care for her mother, at all times sacrificing her own interests, was remarkable in its selfless nature. Mom still thinks Sue is in some way responsible for the passing of Walter Cronkite, primarily because Sue told her so.
Along the way, Sue earned her Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness from WSU. Proudly proclaiming herself a Master of Disaster!
With the passing of her mother in 2013, Sue returned to work at Boydell & Brewer, an academic press based in England, with an office on Mount Hope Avenue, in Rochester.
In August of 2016, Susan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She liked to share her dry wit with her doctors and nurses, and engaged her illness like she engaged so many things in her life, head-on.
She had a term with her doctors for the cancer markers in her blood tests. She would always ask them about her “cancer juju.”
Despite a successful surgery early in 2017, her cancer returned this year. Wanting to enjoy her life to best of her capability, she halted chemotherapy, and embraced what time she had remaining.
The Family would like to thank the remarkable staff of doctors and nurses at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Sue’s Oncologist, Richard F. Dunne, M.D., her surgeon, Eva Galka, M.D., and all the staff who made every effort to give Sue more time with us, and a more peaceful transition when that became no longer possible.
Michelle Carron, and Leah Hilton, there are no words to properly thank you for all your long term selfless dedication to Sue! Going with her to doctor appointments, chemo, shopping, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, and laundry, truly incredible devotion!
Known to be generally agnostic (but willing to understand anyone’s religion), on her final weekend with us Michelle noticed a small plastic statue of Jesus on her dashboard. Asking Sue about it, she merely said, “Just covering my bases.” That was Sue.
To the too many friends to list here. Thank you all!
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 3-5 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.
Afterwards, a celebration of Sue’s life will take place at her brother’s home in Holley, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sue's name to the:
Alzheimer's Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=Donation_Form_Launch_Page&s_affid=123
Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Ave # 704
Rochester, New York 14642
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving2/giving2.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=783&cid=1613&appealcode=10V17
To make an online donation, copy and paste link in web browser.
Rochester: Never one to be fashionably late, Sue passed away too soon on Tuesday, June 12th 2018 at age 60. Predeceased by her parents Lester G. Miller & Mary R. (McCollom). Survived by brothers, Richard M. (Kathleen), Robert G. (Beth), James D. & David J. (Amy) Miller; nephews & nieces, Joel (Stephanie), Jon, Erik, Daniel, Bridget, Sophia; great niece & nephews, Jayden, Allie, Carson & Brandon.
Susan was a 1976 graduate of Kendall Central School, after moving with her family from Irondequoit, N.Y. in 1966 to Hamlin, N.Y.
At Kendall, she developed a love for reading that would be her constant companion and muse throughout her life. Here too, she developed a love for theater that influenced her choices in advanced education.
She went to SUNY Brockport, where she was involved in many theater productions, usually (by her own choice) behind the scenes. However, in order to graduate with a degree in Theater Arts, she needed to actually perform in a production! In “Private Jokinen’s Marriage Leave,” she performed her only on-stage appearance, in which she did several push-ups! She would readily admit, it was probably the last time that would happen! The friends she made while at Brockport, would last a lifetime!
Sue followed her love for books and reading into many good careers in publishing, including marketing and sales of text books and manuscripts for Prentice Hall and others.
The day after Christmas, 2004, had a profound impact on her life. Deeply saddened by the pictures of tsunami victims, she quit her job, sold all her worldly possessions, and went on a relief mission to Sri Lanka. She stayed approximately one year, developing a deep love for the people and the country.
Sue would return to visit the friends she made, but could only make the journey once more. Nonetheless, she still liked to consider herself an “International Woman of Mystery!”
She returned home, and cared for her mother Mary, who descended into the depths of dementia brought on by Alzheimer’s disease. Sue’s constant devotion and care for her mother, at all times sacrificing her own interests, was remarkable in its selfless nature. Mom still thinks Sue is in some way responsible for the passing of Walter Cronkite, primarily because Sue told her so.
Along the way, Sue earned her Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness from WSU. Proudly proclaiming herself a Master of Disaster!
With the passing of her mother in 2013, Sue returned to work at Boydell & Brewer, an academic press based in England, with an office on Mount Hope Avenue, in Rochester.
In August of 2016, Susan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She liked to share her dry wit with her doctors and nurses, and engaged her illness like she engaged so many things in her life, head-on.
She had a term with her doctors for the cancer markers in her blood tests. She would always ask them about her “cancer juju.”
Despite a successful surgery early in 2017, her cancer returned this year. Wanting to enjoy her life to best of her capability, she halted chemotherapy, and embraced what time she had remaining.
The Family would like to thank the remarkable staff of doctors and nurses at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Sue’s Oncologist, Richard F. Dunne, M.D., her surgeon, Eva Galka, M.D., and all the staff who made every effort to give Sue more time with us, and a more peaceful transition when that became no longer possible.
Michelle Carron, and Leah Hilton, there are no words to properly thank you for all your long term selfless dedication to Sue! Going with her to doctor appointments, chemo, shopping, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, and laundry, truly incredible devotion!
Known to be generally agnostic (but willing to understand anyone’s religion), on her final weekend with us Michelle noticed a small plastic statue of Jesus on her dashboard. Asking Sue about it, she merely said, “Just covering my bases.” That was Sue.
To the too many friends to list here. Thank you all!
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 3-5 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.
Afterwards, a celebration of Sue’s life will take place at her brother’s home in Holley, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sue's name to the:
Alzheimer's Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=Donation_Form_Launch_Page&s_affid=123
Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Ave # 704
Rochester, New York 14642
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving2/giving2.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=783&cid=1613&appealcode=10V17
To make an online donation, copy and paste link in web browser.
Susan was a 1976 graduate of Kendall Central School, after moving with her family from Irondequoit, N.Y. in 1966 to Hamlin, N.Y.
At Kendall, she developed a love for reading that would be her constant companion and muse throughout her life. Here too, she developed a love for theater that influenced her choices in advanced education.
She went to SUNY Brockport, where she was involved in many theater productions, usually (by her own choice) behind the scenes. However, in order to graduate with a degree in Theater Arts, she needed to actually perform in a production! In “Private Jokinen’s Marriage Leave,” she performed her only on-stage appearance, in which she did several push-ups! She would readily admit, it was probably the last time that would happen! The friends she made while at Brockport, would last a lifetime!
Sue followed her love for books and reading into many good careers in publishing, including marketing and sales of text books and manuscripts for Prentice Hall and others.
The day after Christmas, 2004, had a profound impact on her life. Deeply saddened by the pictures of tsunami victims, she quit her job, sold all her worldly possessions, and went on a relief mission to Sri Lanka. She stayed approximately one year, developing a deep love for the people and the country.
Sue would return to visit the friends she made, but could only make the journey once more. Nonetheless, she still liked to consider herself an “International Woman of Mystery!”
She returned home, and cared for her mother Mary, who descended into the depths of dementia brought on by Alzheimer’s disease. Sue’s constant devotion and care for her mother, at all times sacrificing her own interests, was remarkable in its selfless nature. Mom still thinks Sue is in some way responsible for the passing of Walter Cronkite, primarily because Sue told her so.
Along the way, Sue earned her Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness from WSU. Proudly proclaiming herself a Master of Disaster!
With the passing of her mother in 2013, Sue returned to work at Boydell & Brewer, an academic press based in England, with an office on Mount Hope Avenue, in Rochester.
In August of 2016, Susan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She liked to share her dry wit with her doctors and nurses, and engaged her illness like she engaged so many things in her life, head-on.
She had a term with her doctors for the cancer markers in her blood tests. She would always ask them about her “cancer juju.”
Despite a successful surgery early in 2017, her cancer returned this year. Wanting to enjoy her life to best of her capability, she halted chemotherapy, and embraced what time she had remaining.
The Family would like to thank the remarkable staff of doctors and nurses at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Sue’s Oncologist, Richard F. Dunne, M.D., her surgeon, Eva Galka, M.D., and all the staff who made every effort to give Sue more time with us, and a more peaceful transition when that became no longer possible.
Michelle Carron, and Leah Hilton, there are no words to properly thank you for all your long term selfless dedication to Sue! Going with her to doctor appointments, chemo, shopping, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, and laundry, truly incredible devotion!
Known to be generally agnostic (but willing to understand anyone’s religion), on her final weekend with us Michelle noticed a small plastic statue of Jesus on her dashboard. Asking Sue about it, she merely said, “Just covering my bases.” That was Sue.
To the too many friends to list here. Thank you all!
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 3-5 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.
Afterwards, a celebration of Sue’s life will take place at her brother’s home in Holley, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sue's name to the:
Alzheimer's Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=Donation_Form_Launch_Page&s_affid=123
Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Ave # 704
Rochester, New York 14642
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving2/giving2.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=783&cid=1613&appealcode=10V17
To make an online donation, copy and paste link in web browser.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
6 Empire Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14609
Directions & Map
Eastside Location (585-288-2880) is assisting the family
Eastside Location (585-288-2880) is assisting the family