James Edward Miller

Ashtabula – James Edward Miller, age 82, formerly of Orwell, passed away at Austinburg Rehabilitation Center on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was born on June 28, 1939 in Henrietta, PA the son of William and Florence (Horton) Miller. James was married to Nancy Lee Miller on May 19, 1960. He was a retired carpenter who worked for Tom Stanely builders and was a Member of the Cortland Moose Lodge. He enjoyed maintenance projects, cooking, hunting, fishing and being outside in nature. James taught his oldest granddaughter how to hunt along with several other boys. He took pride in splitting the wood for his wood burner and cut down his last tree at 82 years of age. Also, he enjoyed “Shooting the Shit” with people at the local establishments. James is survived by his children Lisa (Mitchell Sahadi) Crites, Sharon (Charles) Rickabaugh, grandchildren Olivia (Bill) Lewandowski, Ericka, Monica, Savannah, Dwayne James (Bud) Crites, Tiffany and Mitch Sahadi, David (Sue) Farabaugh, Marlana (Rob Kovach) Simon, Chucky (Brandy) Rickabaugh, great-grandchildren Ellie Nova, Owen David Lewandowski, Hailey Simon, Ryan Kovach, Maura and Brayah Farabaugh, Claire, Brenner, Emilie Rickabaugh and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers and two sisters.  

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc., 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH 44076. A committal service of his ashes will follow at Dodgeville Cemetery, New Lyme Twp. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Condolences may be made at painefuneralhome.com

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