Andy J. Miller, age 94, of Hartville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on

January 8, 2016. He was born on July 11, 1921, grew up in Geauga County, Ohio and married Clara (Slabaugh) on January 8, 1942. Andy J. and Clara moved to Hartville in 1955. Andy was well known in the community for his carpentry and home building skills, a legacy that continues in his family.

Andy was a man of faith and integrity serving with Habitat For Humanity and enjoying horses, tilling gardens and spending time with family and friends.

Preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Clara; 6 brothers Eli Hostetler, Mahlon, John, Dan, Joe and Albert Miller and sister Anna Mary Wengerd; son-in-law Jon Short; and 2 infant great-grandchildren.

Survived by children John Henry (Esther) of Dover, Willie (Edna) on Antrim, Bob (June) of Hartville, Paul (Patricia) of Dublin, Perry (Betty), Betty (Loyal) Yoder, Sylvia Short, Dave (Joanne) Miller all of Hartville; 25 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother Jonas of Middlefield, sisters Clara (Edward) Miller of Martinsburg and Sarah Troyer of Quaker City.

Calling hours are Sunday 2-6 PM at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 2121 Smith-Kramer St, Hartville. Funeral services are Monday 10 AM at Maple Grove. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Arnold 330-877-9364

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