Velma I Miller

Velma Irene Miller, Jr., of Youngstown, Ohio passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023 after an extended illness at the age of 82.

She was born September 11, 1941 in Youngstown, daughter of Richard McLean Miller and Velma Irene Miller. Velma graduated from East High in 1959 and attended Choffin School of Nursing in 1972 gaining her L.P.N credentials and furthered her career at Sharon School of Nursing in 1999 gaining her R.N. Degree. She worked at Southside Hospital for many years and after retirement, she continued her career at Hospice of the Valley.

In 1986, she married Sam Calabretta in St. Stephen of Hungary Church where she had been a lifetime member. She is survived by her two brothers, Richard (Gigeta) Miller of Fort Myers, Fla., and Ronald (Harriet) Miller of Boardman, Oh; nephews, Richard J. Miller, Alexander J. Miller, Richard M. (Sara) Miller; niece Julianna (Jamie) Wellington and several great nieces and nephews.

A prayer service will be held at 12:30pm in Schiavone Funeral Home, 1842 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44504 on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Family and friends will gather beginning at 11am in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 248 South Bella Vista Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44509.